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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.74, 36,326.51 and 22,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.74, 36,326.51 and 22,752.80 is: 31,432.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.74 : 36,326.51 = 22,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.74/36,326.51 = 22,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.74x = 36,326.51 × 22,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.74x = 826,529,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,529,816.73/26,295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,432.08

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