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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,727.84, 36,860.05 and 22,949.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,727.84, 36,860.05 and 22,949.82 is: 31,649.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,727.84 : 36,860.05 = 22,949.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,727.84/36,860.05 = 22,949.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,727.84x = 36,860.05 × 22,949.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,727.84x = 845,931,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,931,512.69/26,727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,649.83

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