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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,296.74, 36,327.89 and 22,753.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,296.74, 36,327.89 and 22,753.80 is: 31,433.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,296.74 : 36,327.89 = 22,753.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,296.74/36,327.89 = 22,753.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,296.74x = 36,327.89 × 22,753.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,296.74x = 826,597,543.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,597,543.48/26,296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,433.46

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