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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,645.62, 36,773.65 and 22,881.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,645.62, 36,773.65 and 22,881.25 is: 31,578.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,645.62 : 36,773.65 = 22,881.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,645.62/36,773.65 = 22,881.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,645.62x = 36,773.65 × 22,881.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,645.62x = 841,427,079.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,427,079.06/26,645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,578.44

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