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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,377.66, 37,746.94 and 22,846.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,377.66, 37,746.94 and 22,846.87 is: 31,500.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,377.66 : 37,746.94 = 22,846.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,377.66/37,746.94 = 22,846.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,377.66x = 37,746.94 × 22,846.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,377.66x = 862,399,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,399,431.08/27,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,500.11

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