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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,643.62, 36,770.89 and 22,879.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,643.62, 36,770.89 and 22,879.25 is: 31,575.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,643.62 : 36,770.89 = 22,879.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,643.62/36,770.89 = 22,879.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,643.62x = 36,770.89 × 22,879.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,643.62x = 841,290,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,290,201.18/26,643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,575.67

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