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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,222.76, 40,994.04 and 23,754.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,222.76, 40,994.04 and 23,754.14 is: 35,770.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,222.76 : 40,994.04 = 23,754.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,222.76/40,994.04 = 23,754.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,222.76x = 40,994.04 × 23,754.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,222.76x = 973,778,046.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,778,046.55/27,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,770.73

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