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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,421.26, 37,804.74 and 21,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,421.26, 37,804.74 and 21,774.70 is: 30,020.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,421.26 : 37,804.74 = 21,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,421.26/37,804.74 = 21,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,421.26x = 37,804.74 × 21,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,421.26x = 823,186,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,186,899.77/27,421.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,020.03

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