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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,421.16, 37,805.99 and 22,491.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,421.16, 37,805.99 and 22,491.63 is: 31,009.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,421.16 : 37,805.99 = 22,491.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,421.16/37,805.99 = 22,491.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,421.16x = 37,805.99 × 22,491.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,421.16x = 850,318,226.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,318,226.41/27,421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,009.57

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