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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,027.26, 37,264.52 and 22,230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,027.26, 37,264.52 and 22,230.44 is: 30,650.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,027.26 : 37,264.52 = 22,230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,027.26/37,264.52 = 22,230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,027.26x = 37,264.52 × 22,230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,027.26x = 828,406,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,406,675.99/27,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,650.78

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