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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.74, 36,771.17 and 22,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.74, 36,771.17 and 22,901.40 is: 31,580.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.74 : 36,771.17 = 22,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.74/36,771.17 = 22,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.74x = 36,771.17 × 22,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.74x = 842,111,158.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,111,158.13/26,665.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,580.27

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