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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,377.97, 37,747.37 and 22,847.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,377.97, 37,747.37 and 22,847.16 is: 31,500.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,377.97 : 37,747.37 = 22,847.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,377.97/37,747.37 = 22,847.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,377.97x = 37,747.37 × 22,847.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,377.97x = 862,420,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,420,201.97/27,377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,500.52

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