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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,446.41, 37,848.36 and 22,394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,446.41, 37,848.36 and 22,394.44 is: 30,881.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,446.41 : 37,848.36 = 22,394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,446.41/37,848.36 = 22,394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,446.41x = 37,848.36 × 22,394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,446.41x = 847,592,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,592,827.12/27,446.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,881.74

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