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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,695.94, 38,242.17 and 22,301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,695.94, 38,242.17 and 22,301.25 is: 30,793.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,695.94 : 38,242.17 = 22,301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,695.94/38,242.17 = 22,301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,695.94x = 38,242.17 × 22,301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,695.94x = 852,848,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,848,193.71/27,695.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,793.26

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