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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,925.02, 38,496.87 and 22,209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,925.02, 38,496.87 and 22,209.66 is: 30,617.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,925.02 : 38,496.87 = 22,209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,925.02/38,496.87 = 22,209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,925.02x = 38,496.87 × 22,209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,925.02x = 855,002,393.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,002,393.76/27,925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,617.79

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