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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,141.66, 40,897.38 and 22,319.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,141.66, 40,897.38 and 22,319.33 is: 33,631.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,141.66 : 40,897.38 = 22,319.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,141.66/40,897.38 = 22,319.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,141.66x = 40,897.38 × 22,319.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,141.66x = 912,801,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,801,999.57/27,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,631.03

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