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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,495.48, 36,498.48 and 22,706.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,495.48, 36,498.48 and 22,706.48 is: 31,279.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,495.48 : 36,498.48 = 22,706.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,495.48/36,498.48 = 22,706.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,495.48x = 36,498.48 × 22,706.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,495.48x = 828,752,006.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,752,006.15/26,495.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,279.00

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