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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,525.97, 41,288.96 and 22,642.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,525.97, 41,288.96 and 22,642.21 is: 33,963.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,525.97 : 41,288.96 = 22,642.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,525.97/41,288.96 = 22,642.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,525.97x = 41,288.96 × 22,642.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,525.97x = 934,873,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,873,303.00/27,525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,963.32

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