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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,145.66, 40,903.42 and 22,323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,145.66, 40,903.42 and 22,323.32 is: 33,637.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,145.66 : 40,903.42 = 22,323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,145.66/40,903.42 = 22,323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,145.66x = 40,903.42 × 22,323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,145.66x = 913,100,133.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,100,133.75/27,145.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,637.06

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