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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,900.51, 37,149.32 and 22,167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,900.51, 37,149.32 and 22,167.35 is: 30,612.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,900.51 : 37,149.32 = 22,167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,900.51/37,149.32 = 22,167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,900.51x = 37,149.32 × 22,167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,900.51x = 823,501,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,501,682.12/26,900.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,612.87

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