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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,268.59, 37,621.60 and 22,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,268.59, 37,621.60 and 22,224.14 is: 30,661.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,268.59 : 37,621.60 = 22,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,268.59/37,621.60 = 22,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,268.59x = 37,621.60 × 22,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,268.59x = 836,107,727.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,107,727.85/27,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,661.94

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