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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,445.41, 37,846.98 and 22,393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,445.41, 37,846.98 and 22,393.44 is: 30,880.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,445.41 : 37,846.98 = 22,393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,445.41/37,846.98 = 22,393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,445.41x = 37,846.98 × 22,393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,445.41x = 847,524,075.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,524,075.81/27,445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,880.36

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