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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,026.26, 37,263.14 and 22,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,026.26, 37,263.14 and 22,229.44 is: 30,649.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,026.26 : 37,263.14 = 22,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,026.26/37,263.14 = 22,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,026.26x = 37,263.14 × 22,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,026.26x = 828,338,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,338,613.90/27,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,649.40

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