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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,269.59, 37,622.98 and 22,225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,269.59, 37,622.98 and 22,225.14 is: 30,663.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,269.59 : 37,622.98 = 22,225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,269.59/37,622.98 = 22,225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,269.59x = 37,622.98 × 22,225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,269.59x = 836,175,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,175,997.72/27,269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,663.31

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