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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,200.80, 36,114.66 and 22,789.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,200.80, 36,114.66 and 22,789.08 is: 31,412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,200.80 : 36,114.66 = 22,789.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,200.80/36,114.66 = 22,789.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,200.80x = 36,114.66 × 22,789.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,200.80x = 823,019,875.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,019,875.91/26,200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,412.01

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