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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,686.63, 36,799.98 and 22,922.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,686.63, 36,799.98 and 22,922.29 is: 31,609.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,686.63 : 36,799.98 = 22,922.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,686.63/36,799.98 = 22,922.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,686.63x = 36,799.98 × 22,922.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,686.63x = 843,539,813.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,539,813.55/26,686.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,609.08

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