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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,946.67, 38,621.70 and 22,902.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,946.67, 38,621.70 and 22,902.93 is: 31,651.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,946.67 : 38,621.70 = 22,902.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,946.67/38,621.70 = 22,902.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,946.67x = 38,621.70 × 22,902.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,946.67x = 884,550,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,550,091.58/27,946.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,651.36

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