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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.73, 36,387.23 and 22,625.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.73, 36,387.23 and 22,625.55 is: 31,167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.73 : 36,387.23 = 22,625.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.73/36,387.23 = 22,625.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.73x = 36,387.23 × 22,625.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.73x = 823,280,978.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,280,978.60/26,414.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,167.50

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