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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,271.65, 40,889.25 and 22,013.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,271.65, 40,889.25 and 22,013.13 is: 33,004.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,271.65 : 40,889.25 = 22,013.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,271.65/40,889.25 = 22,013.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,271.65x = 40,889.25 × 22,013.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,271.65x = 900,100,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,100,375.85/27,271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,004.98

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