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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.92, 36,781.38 and 22,166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.92, 36,781.38 and 22,166.76 is: 30,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.92 : 36,781.38 = 22,166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.92/36,781.38 = 22,166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.92x = 36,781.38 × 22,166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.92x = 815,324,022.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,324,022.93/26,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,592.72

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