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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,862.60, 37,034.10 and 22,663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,862.60, 37,034.10 and 22,663.56 is: 31,245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,862.60 : 37,034.10 = 22,663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,862.60/37,034.10 = 22,663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,862.60x = 37,034.10 × 22,663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,862.60x = 839,324,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,324,547.40/26,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,245.10

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