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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,891.76, 37,095.21 and 22,328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,891.76, 37,095.21 and 22,328.61 is: 30,800.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,891.76 : 37,095.21 = 22,328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,891.76/37,095.21 = 22,328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,891.76x = 37,095.21 × 22,328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,891.76x = 828,284,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,284,476.96/26,891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,800.68

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