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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,667.98, 38,217.83 and 22,382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,667.98, 38,217.83 and 22,382.73 is: 30,917.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,667.98 : 38,217.83 = 22,382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,667.98/38,217.83 = 22,382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,667.98x = 38,217.83 × 22,382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,667.98x = 855,419,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,419,258.16/27,667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,917.30

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