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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,141.89, 37,442.66 and 22,369.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,141.89, 37,442.66 and 22,369.37 is: 30,858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,141.89 : 37,442.66 = 22,369.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,141.89/37,442.66 = 22,369.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,141.89x = 37,442.66 × 22,369.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,141.89x = 837,568,416.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,568,416.26/27,141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,858.89

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