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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,272.80, 40,909.20 and 22,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,272.80, 40,909.20 and 22,664.80 is: 33,997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,272.80 : 40,909.20 = 22,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,272.80/40,909.20 = 22,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,272.80x = 40,909.20 × 22,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,272.80x = 927,198,836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,198,836.16/27,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,997.20

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