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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,279.65, 40,901.25 and 22,021.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,279.65, 40,901.25 and 22,021.13 is: 33,016.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,279.65 : 40,901.25 = 22,021.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,279.65/40,901.25 = 22,021.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,279.65x = 40,901.25 × 22,021.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,279.65x = 900,691,743.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,691,743.41/27,279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,016.98

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