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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,416.70, 37,852.64 and 22,392.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,416.70, 37,852.64 and 22,392.98 is: 30,916.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,416.70 : 37,852.64 = 22,392.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,416.70/37,852.64 = 22,392.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,416.70x = 37,852.64 × 22,392.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,416.70x = 847,633,335.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,633,335.16/27,416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,916.68

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