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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,845.64, 41,675.69 and 22,272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,845.64, 41,675.69 and 22,272.84 is: 33,335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,845.64 : 41,675.69 = 22,272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,845.64/41,675.69 = 22,272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,845.64x = 41,675.69 × 22,272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,845.64x = 928,235,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,235,975.26/27,845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,335.06

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