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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,244.59, 37,618.52 and 21,962.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,244.59, 37,618.52 and 21,962.98 is: 30,325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,244.59 : 37,618.52 = 21,962.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,244.59/37,618.52 = 21,962.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,244.59x = 37,618.52 × 21,962.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,244.59x = 826,214,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,214,802.39/27,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,325.83

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