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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,271.66, 37,625.82 and 22,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,271.66, 37,625.82 and 22,227.20 is: 30,666.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,271.66 : 37,625.82 = 22,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,271.66/37,625.82 = 22,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,271.66x = 37,625.82 × 22,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,271.66x = 836,316,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,316,626.30/27,271.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,666.14

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