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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,150.90, 37,485.72 and 22,127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,150.90, 37,485.72 and 22,127.13 is: 30,549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,150.90 : 37,485.72 = 22,127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,150.90/37,485.72 = 22,127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,150.90x = 37,485.72 × 22,127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,150.90x = 829,451,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,451,399.58/27,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,549.68

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