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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,284.58, 37,544.85 and 22,793.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,284.58, 37,544.85 and 22,793.94 is: 31,365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,284.58 : 37,544.85 = 22,793.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,284.58/37,544.85 = 22,793.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,284.58x = 37,544.85 × 22,793.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,284.58x = 855,795,058.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,795,058.21/27,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,365.52

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