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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,225.36, 37,602.70 and 21,793.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,225.36, 37,602.70 and 21,793.34 is: 30,100.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,225.36 : 37,602.70 = 21,793.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,225.36/37,602.70 = 21,793.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,225.36x = 37,602.70 × 21,793.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,225.36x = 819,488,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,488,426.02/27,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,100.19

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