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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,497.48, 36,547.86 and 22,954.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,497.48, 36,547.86 and 22,954.36 is: 31,660.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,497.48 : 36,547.86 = 22,954.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,497.48/36,547.86 = 22,954.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,497.48x = 36,547.86 × 22,954.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,497.48x = 838,932,735.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,932,735.67/26,497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,660.85

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