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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,252.64, 37,580.64 and 22,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,252.64, 37,580.64 and 22,774.72 is: 31,405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,252.64 : 37,580.64 = 22,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,252.64/37,580.64 = 22,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,252.64x = 37,580.64 × 22,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,252.64x = 855,888,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,888,553.42/27,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,405.71

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