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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.74, 36,735.90 and 22,133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.74, 36,735.90 and 22,133.78 is: 30,547.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.74 : 36,735.90 = 22,133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.74/36,735.90 = 22,133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.74x = 36,735.90 × 22,133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.74x = 813,104,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,104,328.70/26,617.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,547.46

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