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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,614.30, 38,058.42 and 22,545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,614.30, 38,058.42 and 22,545.86 is: 31,073.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,614.30 : 38,058.42 = 22,545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,614.30/38,058.42 = 22,545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,614.30x = 38,058.42 × 22,545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,614.30x = 858,059,809.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,059,809.14/27,614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,073.02

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