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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,869.19, 37,101.87 and 22,416.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,869.19, 37,101.87 and 22,416.29 is: 30,953.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,869.19 : 37,101.87 = 22,416.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,869.19/37,101.87 = 22,416.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,869.19x = 37,101.87 × 22,416.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,869.19x = 831,685,979.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,685,979.87/26,869.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,953.15

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