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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,864.96, 38,290.08 and 22,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,864.96, 38,290.08 and 22,266.24 is: 30,596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,864.96 : 38,290.08 = 22,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,864.96/38,290.08 = 22,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,864.96x = 38,290.08 × 22,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,864.96x = 852,576,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,576,110.90/27,864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,596.71

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