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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,938.13, 38,551.95 and 22,645.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,938.13, 38,551.95 and 22,645.59 is: 31,248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,938.13 : 38,551.95 = 22,645.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,938.13/38,551.95 = 22,645.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,938.13x = 38,551.95 × 22,645.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,938.13x = 873,031,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,031,653.40/27,938.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,248.75

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