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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,147.87, 37,481.58 and 22,124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,147.87, 37,481.58 and 22,124.13 is: 30,545.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,147.87 : 37,481.58 = 22,124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,147.87/37,481.58 = 22,124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,147.87x = 37,481.58 × 22,124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,147.87x = 829,247,348.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,247,348.53/27,147.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,545.58

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