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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,306.45, 37,673.81 and 22,261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,306.45, 37,673.81 and 22,261.98 is: 30,714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,306.45 : 37,673.81 = 22,261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,306.45/37,673.81 = 22,261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,306.45x = 37,673.81 × 22,261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,306.45x = 838,693,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,693,493.43/27,306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,714.12

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