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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,399.76, 37,777.25 and 22,358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,399.76, 37,777.25 and 22,358.86 is: 30,827.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,399.76 : 37,777.25 = 22,358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,399.76/37,777.25 = 22,358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,399.76x = 37,777.25 × 22,358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,399.76x = 844,656,132.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,656,132.14/27,399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,827.14

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