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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,272.59, 37,640.01 and 22,789.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,272.59, 37,640.01 and 22,789.24 is: 31,452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,272.59 : 37,640.01 = 22,789.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,272.59/37,640.01 = 22,789.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,272.59x = 37,640.01 × 22,789.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,272.59x = 857,787,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,787,221.49/27,272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,452.36

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