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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,635.48, 38,159.46 and 22,531.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,635.48, 38,159.46 and 22,531.82 is: 31,112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,635.48 : 38,159.46 = 22,531.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,635.48/38,159.46 = 22,531.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,635.48x = 38,159.46 × 22,531.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,635.48x = 859,802,084.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,802,084.02/27,635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,112.25

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