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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968.89, 37,132.37 and 22,927.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968.89, 37,132.37 and 22,927.77 is: 31,568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968.89 : 37,132.37 = 22,927.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968.89/37,132.37 = 22,927.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968.89x = 37,132.37 × 22,927.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968.89x = 851,362,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,362,438.91/26,968.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,568.32

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