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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,188.64, 37,407.97 and 22,038.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,188.64, 37,407.97 and 22,038.26 is: 30,321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,188.64 : 37,407.97 = 22,038.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,188.64/37,407.97 = 22,038.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,188.64x = 37,407.97 × 22,038.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,188.64x = 824,406,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,406,568.93/27,188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,321.73

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