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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,269.66, 37,623.07 and 22,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,269.66, 37,623.07 and 22,225.20 is: 30,663.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,269.66 : 37,623.07 = 22,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,269.66/37,623.07 = 22,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,269.66x = 37,623.07 × 22,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,269.66x = 836,180,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,180,144.24/27,269.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,663.39

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