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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,273.08, 37,627.81 and 22,228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,273.08, 37,627.81 and 22,228.64 is: 30,668.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,273.08 : 37,627.81 = 22,228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,273.08/37,627.81 = 22,228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,273.08x = 37,627.81 × 22,228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,273.08x = 836,415,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,415,042.48/27,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,668.15

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