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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,294.74, 36,325.13 and 22,751.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,294.74, 36,325.13 and 22,751.80 is: 31,430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,294.74 : 36,325.13 = 22,751.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,294.74/36,325.13 = 22,751.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,294.74x = 36,325.13 × 22,751.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,294.74x = 826,462,092.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,462,092.73/26,294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,430.70

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