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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,148.79, 40,908.14 and 22,326.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,148.79, 40,908.14 and 22,326.45 is: 33,641.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,148.79 : 40,908.14 = 22,326.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,148.79/40,908.14 = 22,326.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,148.79x = 40,908.14 × 22,326.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,148.79x = 913,333,430.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,333,430.67/27,148.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,641.78

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