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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,852.59, 37,078.99 and 22,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,852.59, 37,078.99 and 22,399.68 is: 30,930.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,852.59 : 37,078.99 = 22,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,852.59/37,078.99 = 22,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,852.59x = 37,078.99 × 22,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,852.59x = 830,557,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,557,474.02/26,852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,930.26

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