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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,239.91, 37,595.55 and 22,695.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,239.91, 37,595.55 and 22,695.39 is: 31,323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,239.91 : 37,595.55 = 22,695.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,239.91/37,595.55 = 22,695.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,239.91x = 37,595.55 × 22,695.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,239.91x = 853,245,669.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,245,669.51/27,239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,323.37

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