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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,007.69, 40,564.05 and 22,013.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,007.69, 40,564.05 and 22,013.72 is: 33,063.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,007.69 : 40,564.05 = 22,013.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,007.69/40,564.05 = 22,013.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,007.69x = 40,564.05 × 22,013.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,007.69x = 892,965,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,965,795.60/27,007.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,063.39

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