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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,769.96, 38,331.66 and 22,115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,769.96, 38,331.66 and 22,115.08 is: 30,526.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,769.96 : 38,331.66 = 22,115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,769.96/38,331.66 = 22,115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,769.96x = 38,331.66 × 22,115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,769.96x = 847,707,727.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,707,727.43/27,769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,526.07

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