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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,448.48, 36,433.80 and 22,659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,448.48, 36,433.80 and 22,659.28 is: 31,214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,448.48 : 36,433.80 = 22,659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,448.48/36,433.80 = 22,659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,448.48x = 36,433.80 × 22,659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,448.48x = 825,563,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,563,675.66/26,448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,214.03

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