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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,273.79, 37,628.79 and 22,229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,273.79, 37,628.79 and 22,229.35 is: 30,669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,273.79 : 37,628.79 = 22,229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,273.79/37,628.79 = 22,229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,273.79x = 37,628.79 × 22,229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,273.79x = 836,463,365.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,463,365.55/27,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,669.13

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