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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,902.99, 37,127.33 and 22,419.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,902.99, 37,127.33 and 22,419.24 is: 30,939.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,902.99 : 37,127.33 = 22,419.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,902.99/37,127.33 = 22,419.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,902.99x = 37,127.33 × 22,419.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,902.99x = 832,366,521.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,366,521.83/26,902.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,939.55

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