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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.48, 36,432.42 and 22,658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.48, 36,432.42 and 22,658.28 is: 31,212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.48 : 36,432.42 = 22,658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.48/36,432.42 = 22,658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.48x = 36,432.42 × 22,658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.48x = 825,495,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,495,973.44/26,447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,212.65

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