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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,386.65, 37,759.33 and 22,855.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,386.65, 37,759.33 and 22,855.85 is: 31,512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,386.65 : 37,759.33 = 22,855.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,386.65/37,759.33 = 22,855.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,386.65x = 37,759.33 × 22,855.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,386.65x = 863,021,279.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,021,279.50/27,386.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,512.49

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