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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,905.93, 37,131.39 and 22,422.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,905.93, 37,131.39 and 22,422.17 is: 30,943.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,905.93 : 37,131.39 = 22,422.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,905.93/37,131.39 = 22,422.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,905.93x = 37,131.39 × 22,422.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,905.93x = 832,566,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,566,431.74/26,905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,943.61

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