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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.90, 37,144.78 and 22,936.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.90, 37,144.78 and 22,936.78 is: 31,580.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.90 : 37,144.78 = 22,936.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.90/37,144.78 = 22,936.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.90x = 37,144.78 × 22,936.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.90x = 851,981,647.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,981,647.01/26,977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,580.73

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