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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,275.58, 37,631.25 and 22,231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,275.58, 37,631.25 and 22,231.13 is: 30,671.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,275.58 : 37,631.25 = 22,231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,275.58/37,631.25 = 22,231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,275.58x = 37,631.25 × 22,231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,275.58x = 836,585,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,585,022.66/27,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,671.58

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