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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,899.07, 41,859.38 and 22,237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,899.07, 41,859.38 and 22,237.14 is: 33,364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,899.07 : 41,859.38 = 22,237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,899.07/41,859.38 = 22,237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,899.07x = 41,859.38 × 22,237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,899.07x = 930,832,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,832,782.19/27,899.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,364.29

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