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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,149.66, 40,909.46 and 22,327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,149.66, 40,909.46 and 22,327.32 is: 33,643.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,149.66 : 40,909.46 = 22,327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,149.66/40,909.46 = 22,327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,149.66x = 40,909.46 × 22,327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,149.66x = 913,398,604.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,398,604.45/27,149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,643.10

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