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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,321.58, 36,362.20 and 22,778.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,321.58, 36,362.20 and 22,778.64 is: 31,467.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,321.58 : 36,362.20 = 22,778.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,321.58/36,362.20 = 22,778.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,321.58x = 36,362.20 × 22,778.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,321.58x = 828,281,463.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,281,463.41/26,321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,467.77

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