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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,297.74, 36,329.27 and 22,754.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,297.74, 36,329.27 and 22,754.80 is: 31,434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,297.74 : 36,329.27 = 22,754.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,297.74/36,329.27 = 22,754.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,297.74x = 36,329.27 × 22,754.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,297.74x = 826,665,273.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,665,273.00/26,297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,434.84

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