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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,381.09, 37,792.11 and 22,897.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,381.09, 37,792.11 and 22,897.06 is: 31,603.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,381.09 : 37,792.11 = 22,897.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,381.09/37,792.11 = 22,897.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,381.09x = 37,792.11 × 22,897.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,381.09x = 865,328,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,328,210.20/27,381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,603.13

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