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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.70, 40,843.44 and 22,849.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.70, 40,843.44 and 22,849.62 is: 34,230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.70 : 40,843.44 = 22,849.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.70/40,843.44 = 22,849.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.70x = 40,843.44 × 22,849.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.70x = 933,257,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,257,083.49/27,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,230.76

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