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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,744.72, 41,707.30 and 22,258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,744.72, 41,707.30 and 22,258.09 is: 33,459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,744.72 : 41,707.30 = 22,258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,744.72/41,707.30 = 22,258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,744.72x = 41,707.30 × 22,258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,744.72x = 928,324,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,324,677.14/27,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,459.51

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