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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,651.32, 41,476.94 and 22,078.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,651.32, 41,476.94 and 22,078.55 is: 33,117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,651.32 : 41,476.94 = 22,078.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,651.32/41,476.94 = 22,078.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,651.32x = 41,476.94 × 22,078.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,651.32x = 915,750,769.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,750,769.73/27,651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,117.79

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