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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,320.58, 36,360.82 and 22,777.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,320.58, 36,360.82 and 22,777.64 is: 31,466.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,320.58 : 36,360.82 = 22,777.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,320.58/36,360.82 = 22,777.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,320.58x = 36,360.82 × 22,777.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,320.58x = 828,213,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,213,554.18/26,320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,466.39

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