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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,564.66, 41,323.86 and 22,871.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,564.66, 41,323.86 and 22,871.52 is: 34,288.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,564.66 : 41,323.86 = 22,871.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,564.66/41,323.86 = 22,871.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,564.66x = 41,323.86 × 22,871.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,564.66x = 945,139,490.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,139,490.47/27,564.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,288.09

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