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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,937.72, 38,569.94 and 22,254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,937.72, 38,569.94 and 22,254.25 is: 30,723.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,937.72 : 38,569.94 = 22,254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,937.72/38,569.94 = 22,254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,937.72x = 38,569.94 × 22,254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,937.72x = 858,345,143.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,345,143.80/27,937.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,723.52

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