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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,680.44, 36,791.34 and 22,916.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,680.44, 36,791.34 and 22,916.02 is: 31,600.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,680.44 : 36,791.34 = 22,916.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,680.44/36,791.34 = 22,916.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,680.44x = 36,791.34 × 22,916.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,680.44x = 843,111,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,111,083.27/26,680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,600.34

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