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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.04, 37,865.82 and 22,423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.04, 37,865.82 and 22,423.08 is: 30,915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.04 : 37,865.82 = 22,423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.04/37,865.82 = 22,423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.04x = 37,865.82 × 22,423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.04x = 849,068,311.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,068,311.13/27,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,915.64

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