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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,934.56, 37,174.56 and 22,451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,934.56, 37,174.56 and 22,451.12 is: 30,986.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,934.56 : 37,174.56 = 22,451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,934.56/37,174.56 = 22,451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,934.56x = 37,174.56 × 22,451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,934.56x = 834,610,507.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,610,507.51/26,934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,986.60

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