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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,694.44, 38,240.10 and 22,299.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,694.44, 38,240.10 and 22,299.75 is: 30,791.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,694.44 : 38,240.10 = 22,299.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,694.44/38,240.10 = 22,299.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,694.44x = 38,240.10 × 22,299.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,694.44x = 852,744,669.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,744,669.98/27,694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,791.19

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