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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,365.08, 36,399.18 and 22,822.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,365.08, 36,399.18 and 22,822.68 is: 31,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,365.08 : 36,399.18 = 22,822.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,365.08/36,399.18 = 22,822.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,365.08x = 36,399.18 × 22,822.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,365.08x = 830,726,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,726,837.40/26,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,508.60

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