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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,529.62, 37,921.41 and 22,209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,529.62, 37,921.41 and 22,209.54 is: 30,593.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,529.62 : 37,921.41 = 22,209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,529.62/37,921.41 = 22,209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,529.62x = 37,921.41 × 22,209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,529.62x = 842,217,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,217,072.25/27,529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,593.12

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