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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,163.78, 36,089.85 and 22,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,163.78, 36,089.85 and 22,814.60 is: 31,470.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,163.78 : 36,089.85 = 22,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,163.78/36,089.85 = 22,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,163.78x = 36,089.85 × 22,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,163.78x = 823,375,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,375,311.36/26,163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,470.04

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