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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,920.66, 37,144.16 and 22,630.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,920.66, 37,144.16 and 22,630.06 is: 31,224.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,920.66 : 37,144.16 = 22,630.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,920.66/37,144.16 = 22,630.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,920.66x = 37,144.16 × 22,630.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,920.66x = 840,574,569.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,574,569.45/26,920.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,224.14

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