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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,679.24, 36,793.44 and 22,217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,679.24, 36,793.44 and 22,217.76 is: 30,640.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,679.24 : 36,793.44 = 22,217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,679.24/36,793.44 = 22,217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,679.24x = 36,793.44 × 22,217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,679.24x = 817,467,819.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,467,819.49/26,679.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,640.60

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