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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,619.98, 38,138.04 and 22,516.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,619.98, 38,138.04 and 22,516.29 is: 31,090.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,619.98 : 38,138.04 = 22,516.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,619.98/38,138.04 = 22,516.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,619.98x = 38,138.04 × 22,516.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,619.98x = 858,727,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,727,168.67/27,619.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,090.80

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