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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,042.17, 37,293.95 and 22,519.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,042.17, 37,293.95 and 22,519.82 is: 31,057.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,042.17 : 37,293.95 = 22,519.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,042.17/37,293.95 = 22,519.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,042.17x = 37,293.95 × 22,519.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,042.17x = 839,852,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,852,951.80/27,042.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,057.16

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