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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,016.98, 37,248.76 and 22,153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,016.98, 37,248.76 and 22,153.78 is: 30,543.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,016.98 : 37,248.76 = 22,153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,016.98/37,248.76 = 22,153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,016.98x = 37,248.76 × 22,153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,016.98x = 825,200,834.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,200,834.31/27,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,543.79

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