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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,902.55, 37,126.73 and 22,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,902.55, 37,126.73 and 22,418.80 is: 30,938.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,902.55 : 37,126.73 = 22,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,902.55/37,126.73 = 22,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,902.55x = 37,126.73 × 22,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,902.55x = 832,336,697.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,336,697.75/26,902.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,938.95

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