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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,852.84, 37,079.34 and 22,399.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,852.84, 37,079.34 and 22,399.93 is: 30,930.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,852.84 : 37,079.34 = 22,399.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,852.84/37,079.34 = 22,399.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,852.84x = 37,079.34 × 22,399.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,852.84x = 830,574,527.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,574,527.75/26,852.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,930.61

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