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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,755.64, 38,307.06 and 21,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,755.64, 38,307.06 and 21,832.20 is: 30,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,755.64 : 38,307.06 = 21,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,755.64/38,307.06 = 21,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,755.64x = 38,307.06 × 21,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,755.64x = 836,327,395.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,327,395.33/27,755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,131.80

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