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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,264.08, 37,516.56 and 22,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,264.08, 37,516.56 and 22,773.44 is: 31,337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,264.08 : 37,516.56 = 22,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,264.08/37,516.56 = 22,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,264.08x = 37,516.56 × 22,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,264.08x = 854,381,128.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,381,128.17/27,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,337.24

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