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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,193.68, 37,549.56 and 22,158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,193.68, 37,549.56 and 22,158.72 is: 30,597.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,193.68 : 37,549.56 = 22,158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,193.68/37,549.56 = 22,158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,193.68x = 37,549.56 × 22,158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,193.68x = 832,050,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,050,186.16/27,193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,597.19

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