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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,885.67, 37,049.34 and 22,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,885.67, 37,049.34 and 22,637.40 is: 31,195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,885.67 : 37,049.34 = 22,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,885.67/37,049.34 = 22,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,885.67x = 37,049.34 × 22,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,885.67x = 838,700,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,700,729.32/26,885.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,195.08

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