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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,416.23, 36,389.30 and 22,627.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,416.23, 36,389.30 and 22,627.05 is: 31,169.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,416.23 : 36,389.30 = 22,627.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,416.23/36,389.30 = 22,627.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,416.23x = 36,389.30 × 22,627.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,416.23x = 823,382,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,382,397.43/26,416.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,169.56

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