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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.92, 36,779.76 and 22,889.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.92, 36,779.76 and 22,889.28 is: 31,588.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.92 : 36,779.76 = 22,889.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.92/36,779.76 = 22,889.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.92x = 36,779.76 × 22,889.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.92x = 841,862,224.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,862,224.97/26,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,588.49

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