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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,901.99, 37,125.95 and 22,418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,901.99, 37,125.95 and 22,418.24 is: 30,938.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,901.99 : 37,125.95 = 22,418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,901.99/37,125.95 = 22,418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,901.99x = 37,125.95 × 22,418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,901.99x = 832,298,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,298,159.61/26,901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,938.16

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