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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,872.44, 37,106.36 and 22,419.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,872.44, 37,106.36 and 22,419.54 is: 30,957.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,872.44 : 37,106.36 = 22,419.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,872.44/37,106.36 = 22,419.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,872.44x = 37,106.36 × 22,419.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,872.44x = 831,907,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,907,410.18/26,872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,957.64

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