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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,406.54, 37,756.29 and 22,595.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,406.54, 37,756.29 and 22,595.14 is: 31,127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,406.54 : 37,756.29 = 22,595.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,406.54/37,756.29 = 22,595.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,406.54x = 37,756.29 × 22,595.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,406.54x = 853,108,658.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,108,658.43/27,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,127.92

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