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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,659.68, 41,372.88 and 22,070.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,659.68, 41,372.88 and 22,070.68 is: 33,012.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,659.68 : 41,372.88 = 22,070.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,659.68/41,372.88 = 22,070.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,659.68x = 41,372.88 × 22,070.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,659.68x = 913,127,595.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,127,595.16/27,659.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,012.95

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