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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,779.92, 41,713.08 and 22,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,779.92, 41,713.08 and 22,535.44 is: 33,838.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,779.92 : 41,713.08 = 22,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,779.92/41,713.08 = 22,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,779.92x = 41,713.08 × 22,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,779.92x = 940,022,611.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,022,611.56/27,779.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,838.20

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