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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,248.52, 37,607.38 and 22,703.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,248.52, 37,607.38 and 22,703.96 is: 31,335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,248.52 : 37,607.38 = 22,703.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,248.52/37,607.38 = 22,703.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,248.52x = 37,607.38 × 22,703.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,248.52x = 853,836,451.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,836,451.22/27,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,335.15

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