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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,868.69, 37,101.17 and 22,415.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,868.69, 37,101.17 and 22,415.78 is: 30,952.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,868.69 : 37,101.17 = 22,415.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,868.69/37,101.17 = 22,415.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,868.69x = 37,101.17 × 22,415.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,868.69x = 831,651,813.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,651,813.25/26,868.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,952.45

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