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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,389.71, 36,353.34 and 22,600.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,389.71, 36,353.34 and 22,600.53 is: 31,133.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,389.71 : 36,353.34 = 22,600.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,389.71/36,353.34 = 22,600.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,389.71x = 36,353.34 × 22,600.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,389.71x = 821,604,751.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,604,751.27/26,389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,133.53

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