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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,277.71, 37,634.18 and 22,233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,277.71, 37,634.18 and 22,233.25 is: 30,674.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,277.71 : 37,634.18 = 22,233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,277.71/37,634.18 = 22,233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,277.71x = 37,634.18 × 22,233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,277.71x = 836,730,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,730,188.07/27,277.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,674.51

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