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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,051.79, 40,762.33 and 22,229.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,051.79, 40,762.33 and 22,229.45 is: 33,495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,051.79 : 40,762.33 = 22,229.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,051.79/40,762.33 = 22,229.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,051.79x = 40,762.33 × 22,229.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,051.79x = 906,124,065.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,124,065.47/27,051.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,495.91

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