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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,536.13, 41,281.38 and 22,843.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,536.13, 41,281.38 and 22,843.17 is: 34,245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,536.13 : 41,281.38 = 22,843.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,536.13/41,281.38 = 22,843.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,536.13x = 41,281.38 × 22,843.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,536.13x = 942,997,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,997,581.17/27,536.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,245.83

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