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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,870.69, 37,103.93 and 22,417.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,870.69, 37,103.93 and 22,417.78 is: 30,955.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,870.69 : 37,103.93 = 22,417.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,870.69/37,103.93 = 22,417.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,870.69x = 37,103.93 × 22,417.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,870.69x = 831,787,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,787,739.88/26,870.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,955.21

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