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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,008.69, 40,565.55 and 22,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,008.69, 40,565.55 and 22,014.72 is: 33,064.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,008.69 : 40,565.55 = 22,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,008.69/40,565.55 = 22,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,008.69x = 40,565.55 × 22,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,008.69x = 893,039,224.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,039,224.90/27,008.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,064.88

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