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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,984.42, 38,626.64 and 22,358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,984.42, 38,626.64 and 22,358.34 is: 30,861.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,984.42 : 38,626.64 = 22,358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,984.42/38,626.64 = 22,358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,984.42x = 38,626.64 × 22,358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,984.42x = 863,627,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,627,550.18/27,984.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,861.01

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