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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,990.68, 38,635.26 and 22,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,990.68, 38,635.26 and 22,364.60 is: 30,869.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,990.68 : 38,635.26 = 22,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,990.68/38,635.26 = 22,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,990.68x = 38,635.26 × 22,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,990.68x = 864,062,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,062,135.80/27,990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,869.64

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