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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,325.72, 41,020.98 and 22,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,325.72, 41,020.98 and 22,997.08 is: 34,522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,325.72 : 41,020.98 = 22,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,325.72/41,020.98 = 22,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,325.72x = 41,020.98 × 22,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,325.72x = 943,362,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,362,758.74/27,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,522.89

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