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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,314.74, 40,912.17 and 22,581.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,314.74, 40,912.17 and 22,581.10 is: 33,822.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,314.74 : 40,912.17 = 22,581.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,314.74/40,912.17 = 22,581.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,314.74x = 40,912.17 × 22,581.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,314.74x = 923,841,801.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,841,801.99/27,314.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,822.10

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