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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,426.42, 37,806.21 and 22,381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,426.42, 37,806.21 and 22,381.74 is: 30,852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,426.42 : 37,806.21 = 22,381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,426.42/37,806.21 = 22,381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,426.42x = 37,806.21 × 22,381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,426.42x = 846,168,762.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,168,762.61/27,426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,852.32

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