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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.74, 36,323.75 and 22,750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.74, 36,323.75 and 22,750.80 is: 31,429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.74 : 36,323.75 = 22,750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.74/36,323.75 = 22,750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.74x = 36,323.75 × 22,750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.74x = 826,394,257.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,394,257.75/26,293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,429.32

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