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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,145.17, 37,422.14 and 22,348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,145.17, 37,422.14 and 22,348.35 is: 30,809.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,145.17 : 37,422.14 = 22,348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,145.17/37,422.14 = 22,348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,145.17x = 37,422.14 × 22,348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,145.17x = 836,322,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,322,970.73/27,145.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,809.27

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