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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,149.54, 40,909.28 and 22,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,149.54, 40,909.28 and 22,327.20 is: 33,642.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,149.54 : 40,909.28 = 22,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,149.54/40,909.28 = 22,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,149.54x = 40,909.28 × 22,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,149.54x = 913,389,564.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,389,564.78/27,149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,642.92

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