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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,768.69, 41,556.14 and 22,712.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,768.69, 41,556.14 and 22,712.61 is: 33,989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,768.69 : 41,556.14 = 22,712.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,768.69/41,556.14 = 22,712.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,768.69x = 41,556.14 × 22,712.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,768.69x = 943,848,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,848,287.36/27,768.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,989.66

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