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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,266.27, 127,898.88 and 22,086.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,266.27, 127,898.88 and 22,086.22 is: 33,129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,266.27 : 127,898.88 = 22,086.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,266.27/127,898.88 = 22,086.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,266.27x = 127,898.88 × 22,086.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,266.27x = 2,824,802,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,802,801.43/85,266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,129.19

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