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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,406.26, 37,786.22 and 22,365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,406.26, 37,786.22 and 22,365.36 is: 30,836.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,406.26 : 37,786.22 = 22,365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,406.26/37,786.22 = 22,365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,406.26x = 37,786.22 × 22,365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,406.26x = 845,102,413.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,102,413.34/27,406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,836.11

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