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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,976.15, 38,615.24 and 22,350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,976.15, 38,615.24 and 22,350.10 is: 30,849.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,976.15 : 38,615.24 = 22,350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,976.15/38,615.24 = 22,350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,976.15x = 38,615.24 × 22,350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,976.15x = 863,054,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,054,475.52/27,976.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,849.65

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