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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.04, 37,867.20 and 22,424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.04, 37,867.20 and 22,424.08 is: 30,917.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.04 : 37,867.20 = 22,424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.04/37,867.20 = 22,424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.04x = 37,867.20 × 22,424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.04x = 849,137,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,137,122.18/27,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,917.02

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