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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,864.30, 38,419.82 and 22,809.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,864.30, 38,419.82 and 22,809.90 is: 31,450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,864.30 : 38,419.82 = 22,809.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,864.30/38,419.82 = 22,809.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,864.30x = 38,419.82 × 22,809.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,864.30x = 876,352,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,352,252.22/27,864.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,450.72

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