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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,512.82, 41,326.11 and 22,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,512.82, 41,326.11 and 22,253.70 is: 33,426.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,512.82 : 41,326.11 = 22,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,512.82/41,326.11 = 22,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,512.82x = 41,326.11 × 22,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,512.82x = 919,658,854.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,658,854.11/27,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,426.56

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