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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.14, 37,170.57 and 22,627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.14, 37,170.57 and 22,627.54 is: 31,207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.14 : 37,170.57 = 22,627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.14/37,170.57 = 22,627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.14x = 37,170.57 × 22,627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.14x = 841,078,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,078,559.50/26,951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,207.53

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