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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,297.76, 36,329.28 and 22,754.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,297.76, 36,329.28 and 22,754.80 is: 31,434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,297.76 : 36,329.28 = 22,754.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,297.76/36,329.28 = 22,754.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,297.76x = 36,329.28 × 22,754.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,297.76x = 826,665,500.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,665,500.54/26,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,434.83

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