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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.64, 37,176.78 and 22,632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.64, 37,176.78 and 22,632.04 is: 31,213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.64 : 37,176.78 = 22,632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.64/37,176.78 = 22,632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.64x = 37,176.78 × 22,632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.64x = 841,386,372.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,386,372.03/26,955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,213.74

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