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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,507.66, 36,565.43 and 22,780.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,507.66, 36,565.43 and 22,780.04 is: 31,423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,507.66 : 36,565.43 = 22,780.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,507.66/36,565.43 = 22,780.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,507.66x = 36,565.43 × 22,780.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,507.66x = 832,961,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,961,661.29/26,507.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,423.44

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