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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,155.77, 36,189.99 and 22,805.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,155.77, 36,189.99 and 22,805.58 is: 31,554.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,155.77 : 36,189.99 = 22,805.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,155.77/36,189.99 = 22,805.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,155.77x = 36,189.99 × 22,805.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,155.77x = 825,333,712.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,333,712.14/26,155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,554.56

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