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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,303.76, 36,337.61 and 22,760.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,303.76, 36,337.61 and 22,760.82 is: 31,443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,303.76 : 36,337.61 = 22,760.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,303.76/36,337.61 = 22,760.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,303.76x = 36,337.61 × 22,760.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,303.76x = 827,073,959.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,073,959.54/26,303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,443.18

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