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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,909.67, 37,136.55 and 22,425.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,909.67, 37,136.55 and 22,425.93 is: 30,948.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,909.67 : 37,136.55 = 22,425.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,909.67/37,136.55 = 22,425.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,909.67x = 37,136.55 × 22,425.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,909.67x = 832,821,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,821,670.74/26,909.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,948.79

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