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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,404.61, 37,821.55 and 22,797.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,404.61, 37,821.55 and 22,797.25 is: 31,462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,404.61 : 37,821.55 = 22,797.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,404.61/37,821.55 = 22,797.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,404.61x = 37,821.55 × 22,797.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,404.61x = 862,227,141.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,227,141.63/27,404.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,462.86

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