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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,938.27, 37,155.69 and 22,877.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,938.27, 37,155.69 and 22,877.05 is: 31,554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,938.27 : 37,155.69 = 22,877.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,938.27/37,155.69 = 22,877.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,938.27x = 37,155.69 × 22,877.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,938.27x = 850,012,594.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,012,594.85/26,938.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,554.10

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