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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,524.97, 41,287.46 and 22,641.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,524.97, 41,287.46 and 22,641.21 is: 33,961.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,524.97 : 41,287.46 = 22,641.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,524.97/41,287.46 = 22,641.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,524.97x = 41,287.46 × 22,641.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,524.97x = 934,797,939.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,797,939.02/27,524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,961.82

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