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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,932.70, 37,152.27 and 22,418.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,932.70, 37,152.27 and 22,418.17 is: 30,924.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,932.70 : 37,152.27 = 22,418.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,932.70/37,152.27 = 22,418.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,932.70x = 37,152.27 × 22,418.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,932.70x = 832,885,811.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,885,811.87/26,932.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,924.70

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