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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,032.99, 37,308.69 and 22,487.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,032.99, 37,308.69 and 22,487.64 is: 31,035.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,032.99 : 37,308.69 = 22,487.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,032.99/37,308.69 = 22,487.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,032.99x = 37,308.69 × 22,487.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,032.99x = 838,984,389.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,984,389.59/27,032.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,035.58

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