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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,528.63, 36,590.77 and 22,522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,528.63, 36,590.77 and 22,522.16 is: 31,064.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,528.63 : 36,590.77 = 22,522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,528.63/36,590.77 = 22,522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,528.63x = 36,590.77 × 22,522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,528.63x = 824,103,296.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,103,296.09/26,528.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,064.68

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