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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.70, 36,050.50 and 22,826.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.70, 36,050.50 and 22,826.67 is: 31,421.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.70 : 36,050.50 = 22,826.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.70/36,050.50 = 22,826.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.70x = 36,050.50 × 22,826.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.70x = 822,912,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,912,866.84/26,189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,421.24

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