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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.24, 36,781.02 and 22,208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.24, 36,781.02 and 22,208.76 is: 30,628.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.24 : 36,781.02 = 22,208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.24/36,781.02 = 22,208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.24x = 36,781.02 × 22,208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.24x = 816,860,845.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,860,845.74/26,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,628.18

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