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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,527.97, 41,291.96 and 22,644.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,527.97, 41,291.96 and 22,644.21 is: 33,966.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,527.97 : 41,291.96 = 22,644.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,527.97/41,291.96 = 22,644.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,527.97x = 41,291.96 × 22,644.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,527.97x = 935,023,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,023,700.33/27,527.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,966.32

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