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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.79, 37,158.04 and 22,087.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.79, 37,158.04 and 22,087.79 is: 30,456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.79 : 37,158.04 = 22,087.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.79/37,158.04 = 22,087.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.79x = 37,158.04 × 22,087.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.79x = 820,738,984.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,738,984.33/26,947.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,456.63

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