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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,727.60, 34,091.40 and 22,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,727.60, 34,091.40 and 22,266.80 is: 33,400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,727.60 : 34,091.40 = 22,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,727.60/34,091.40 = 22,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,727.60x = 34,091.40 × 22,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,727.60x = 759,106,385.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,106,385.52/22,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,400.20

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