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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.61, 36,155.45 and 22,937.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.61, 36,155.45 and 22,937.56 is: 31,656.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.61 : 36,155.45 = 22,937.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.61/36,155.45 = 22,937.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.61x = 36,155.45 × 22,937.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.61x = 829,317,770.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,317,770.66/26,197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,656.24

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