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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,227.14, 37,544.97 and 21,552.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,227.14, 37,544.97 and 21,552.82 is: 29,720.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,227.14 : 37,544.97 = 21,552.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,227.14/37,544.97 = 21,552.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,227.14x = 37,544.97 × 21,552.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,227.14x = 809,199,980.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,199,980.32/27,227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,720.34

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