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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,439.97, 37,823.36 and 22,395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,439.97, 37,823.36 and 22,395.52 is: 30,870.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,439.97 : 37,823.36 = 22,395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,439.97/37,823.36 = 22,395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,439.97x = 37,823.36 × 22,395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,439.97x = 847,073,750.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,073,750.65/27,439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,870.07

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