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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,907.74, 38,474.19 and 22,261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,907.74, 38,474.19 and 22,261.64 is: 30,690.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,907.74 : 38,474.19 = 22,261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,907.74/38,474.19 = 22,261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,907.74x = 38,474.19 × 22,261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,907.74x = 856,498,374.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,498,374.70/27,907.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,690.35

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