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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.84, 37,247.22 and 22,512.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.84, 37,247.22 and 22,512.12 is: 31,082.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.84 : 37,247.22 = 22,512.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.84/37,247.22 = 22,512.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.84x = 37,247.22 × 22,512.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.84x = 838,513,886.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,513,886.31/26,976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,082.73

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