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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,648.92, 36,778.62 and 22,164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,648.92, 36,778.62 and 22,164.76 is: 30,589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,648.92 : 36,778.62 = 22,164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,648.92/36,778.62 = 22,164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,648.92x = 36,778.62 × 22,164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,648.92x = 815,189,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,189,285.43/26,648.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,589.96

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