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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,270.70, 37,624.52 and 22,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,270.70, 37,624.52 and 22,226.24 is: 30,664.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,270.70 : 37,624.52 = 22,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,270.70/37,624.52 = 22,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,270.70x = 37,624.52 × 22,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,270.70x = 836,251,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,251,761.03/27,270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,664.85

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