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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,903.68, 37,128.27 and 22,419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,903.68, 37,128.27 and 22,419.92 is: 30,940.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,903.68 : 37,128.27 = 22,419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,903.68/37,128.27 = 22,419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,903.68x = 37,128.27 × 22,419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,903.68x = 832,413,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,413,020.03/26,903.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,940.49

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