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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,198.31, 37,550.79 and 22,174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,198.31, 37,550.79 and 22,174.36 is: 30,614.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,198.31 : 37,550.79 = 22,174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,198.31/37,550.79 = 22,174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,198.31x = 37,550.79 × 22,174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,198.31x = 832,664,641.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,664,641.87/27,198.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,614.58

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