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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,145.28, 36,175.49 and 22,795.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,145.28, 36,175.49 and 22,795.07 is: 31,540.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,145.28 : 36,175.49 = 22,795.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,145.28/36,175.49 = 22,795.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,145.28x = 36,175.49 × 22,795.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,145.28x = 824,622,756.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,622,756.84/26,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,540.02

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