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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,451.71, 37,856.97 and 22,654.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,451.71, 37,856.97 and 22,654.89 is: 31,241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,451.71 : 37,856.97 = 22,654.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,451.71/37,856.97 = 22,654.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,451.71x = 37,856.97 × 22,654.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,451.71x = 857,645,491.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,645,491.08/27,451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,241.97

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