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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,982.68, 38,609.10 and 22,667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,982.68, 38,609.10 and 22,667.52 is: 31,275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,982.68 : 38,609.10 = 22,667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,982.68/38,609.10 = 22,667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,982.68x = 38,609.10 × 22,667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,982.68x = 875,172,546.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,172,546.43/27,982.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,275.51

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