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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.66, 38,050.56 and 21,911.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.66, 38,050.56 and 21,911.45 is: 30,244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.66 : 38,050.56 = 21,911.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.66/38,050.56 = 21,911.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.66x = 38,050.56 × 21,911.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.66x = 833,742,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,742,752.66/27,566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,244.60

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