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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,795.25, 38,327.64 and 22,412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,795.25, 38,327.64 and 22,412.04 is: 30,904.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,795.25 : 38,327.64 = 22,412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,795.25/38,327.64 = 22,412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,795.25x = 38,327.64 × 22,412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,795.25x = 859,000,600.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,000,600.79/27,795.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,904.58

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