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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.40, 36,195.58 and 22,932.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.40, 36,195.58 and 22,932.28 is: 31,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.40 : 36,195.58 = 22,932.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.40/36,195.58 = 22,932.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.40x = 36,195.58 × 22,932.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.40x = 830,047,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,047,175.32/26,295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,566.25

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