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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,723.93, 41,558.94 and 22,087.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,723.93, 41,558.94 and 22,087.86 is: 33,110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,723.93 : 41,558.94 = 22,087.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,723.93/41,558.94 = 22,087.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,723.93x = 41,558.94 × 22,087.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,723.93x = 917,948,048.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,948,048.47/27,723.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,110.31

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