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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,310.95, 37,680.02 and 22,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,310.95, 37,680.02 and 22,266.48 is: 30,720.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,310.95 : 37,680.02 = 22,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,310.95/37,680.02 = 22,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,310.95x = 37,680.02 × 22,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,310.95x = 839,001,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,001,300.40/27,310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,720.33

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