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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.78, 36,091.23 and 22,815.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.78, 36,091.23 and 22,815.60 is: 31,471.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.78 : 36,091.23 = 22,815.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.78/36,091.23 = 22,815.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.78x = 36,091.23 × 22,815.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.78x = 823,443,067.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,443,067.19/26,164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,471.43

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