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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,277.68, 40,864.40 and 22,863.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,277.68, 40,864.40 and 22,863.60 is: 34,251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,277.68 : 40,864.40 = 22,863.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,277.68/40,864.40 = 22,863.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,277.68x = 40,864.40 × 22,863.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,277.68x = 934,307,295.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,307,295.84/27,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,251.71

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