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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,222.39, 37,480.95 and 24,730.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,222.39, 37,480.95 and 24,730.95 is: 34,050.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,222.39 : 37,480.95 = 24,730.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,222.39/37,480.95 = 24,730.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,222.39x = 37,480.95 × 24,730.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,222.39x = 926,939,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,939,500.40/27,222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,050.63

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