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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,854.74, 37,063.98 and 22,371.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,854.74, 37,063.98 and 22,371.39 is: 30,876.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,854.74 : 37,063.98 = 22,371.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,854.74/37,063.98 = 22,371.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,854.74x = 37,063.98 × 22,371.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,854.74x = 829,172,751.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,172,751.53/26,854.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,876.22

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