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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,437.52, 37,829.36 and 22,396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,437.52, 37,829.36 and 22,396.62 is: 30,879.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,437.52 : 37,829.36 = 22,396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,437.52/37,829.36 = 22,396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,437.52x = 37,829.36 × 22,396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,437.52x = 847,249,800.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,249,800.76/27,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,879.24

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