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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,272.58, 37,627.12 and 22,228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,272.58, 37,627.12 and 22,228.14 is: 30,667.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,272.58 : 37,627.12 = 22,228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,272.58/37,627.12 = 22,228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,272.58x = 37,627.12 × 22,228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,272.58x = 836,380,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,380,891.16/27,272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,667.46

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