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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.64, 36,118.31 and 22,910.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.64, 36,118.31 and 22,910.65 is: 31,619.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.64 : 36,118.31 = 22,910.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.64/36,118.31 = 22,910.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.64x = 36,118.31 × 22,910.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.64x = 827,493,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,493,754.15/26,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,619.16

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