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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,013.97, 37,244.62 and 22,150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,013.97, 37,244.62 and 22,150.78 is: 30,539.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,013.97 : 37,244.62 = 22,150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,013.97/37,244.62 = 22,150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,013.97x = 37,244.62 × 22,150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,013.97x = 824,997,383.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,997,383.80/27,013.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,539.66

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