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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,852.09, 37,078.30 and 22,399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,852.09, 37,078.30 and 22,399.18 is: 30,929.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,852.09 : 37,078.30 = 22,399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,852.09/37,078.30 = 22,399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,852.09x = 37,078.30 × 22,399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,852.09x = 830,523,451.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,523,451.10/26,852.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,929.57

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