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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.77, 36,185.85 and 22,802.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.77, 36,185.85 and 22,802.58 is: 31,550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.77 : 36,185.85 = 22,802.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.77/36,185.85 = 22,802.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.77x = 36,185.85 × 22,802.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.77x = 825,130,739.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,130,739.49/26,152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,550.41

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