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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,280.74, 40,861.14 and 22,547.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,280.74, 40,861.14 and 22,547.10 is: 33,771.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,280.74 : 40,861.14 = 22,547.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,280.74/40,861.14 = 22,547.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,280.74x = 40,861.14 × 22,547.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,280.74x = 921,300,209.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,300,209.69/27,280.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,771.09

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