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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968.14, 37,131.34 and 22,927.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968.14, 37,131.34 and 22,927.02 is: 31,567.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968.14 : 37,131.34 = 22,927.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968.14/37,131.34 = 22,927.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968.14x = 37,131.34 × 22,927.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968.14x = 851,310,789.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,310,789.15/26,968.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,567.28

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