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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,509.76, 41,190.68 and 22,638.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,509.76, 41,190.68 and 22,638.24 is: 33,896.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,509.76 : 41,190.68 = 22,638.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,509.76/41,190.68 = 22,638.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,509.76x = 41,190.68 × 22,638.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,509.76x = 932,484,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,484,499.60/27,509.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,896.50

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