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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,652.32, 41,478.44 and 22,079.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,652.32, 41,478.44 and 22,079.55 is: 33,119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,652.32 : 41,478.44 = 22,079.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,652.32/41,478.44 = 22,079.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,652.32x = 41,478.44 × 22,079.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,652.32x = 915,825,289.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,825,289.90/27,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,119.29

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