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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,901.51, 37,150.70 and 22,168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,901.51, 37,150.70 and 22,168.35 is: 30,614.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,901.51 : 37,150.70 = 22,168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,901.51/37,150.70 = 22,168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,901.51x = 37,150.70 × 22,168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,901.51x = 823,569,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,569,720.35/26,901.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,614.26

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