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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,386.58, 37,759.24 and 22,855.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,386.58, 37,759.24 and 22,855.78 is: 31,512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,386.58 : 37,759.24 = 22,855.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,386.58/37,759.24 = 22,855.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,386.58x = 37,759.24 × 22,855.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,386.58x = 863,016,882.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,016,882.41/27,386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,512.40

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