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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,051.41, 40,761.76 and 22,229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,051.41, 40,761.76 and 22,229.07 is: 33,495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,051.41 : 40,761.76 = 22,229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,051.41/40,761.76 = 22,229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,051.41x = 40,761.76 × 22,229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,051.41x = 906,096,197.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,096,197.01/27,051.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,495.34

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