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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.44, 36,132.48 and 22,889.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.44, 36,132.48 and 22,889.52 is: 31,490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.44 : 36,132.48 = 22,889.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.44/36,132.48 = 22,889.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.44x = 36,132.48 × 22,889.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.44x = 827,055,123.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,055,123.61/26,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,490.74

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