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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,321.08, 36,361.51 and 22,778.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,321.08, 36,361.51 and 22,778.14 is: 31,467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,321.08 : 36,361.51 = 22,778.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,321.08/36,361.51 = 22,778.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,321.08x = 36,361.51 × 22,778.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,321.08x = 828,247,565.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,247,565.39/26,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,467.08

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