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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,136.32, 36,051.98 and 22,947.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,136.32, 36,051.98 and 22,947.15 is: 31,652.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,136.32 : 36,051.98 = 22,947.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,136.32/36,051.98 = 22,947.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,136.32x = 36,051.98 × 22,947.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,136.32x = 827,290,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,290,078.12/26,136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,652.90

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