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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,046.62, 40,628.43 and 22,894.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,046.62, 40,628.43 and 22,894.92 is: 34,391.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,046.62 : 40,628.43 = 22,894.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,046.62/40,628.43 = 22,894.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,046.62x = 40,628.43 × 22,894.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,046.62x = 930,184,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,184,654.58/27,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,391.90

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