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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,692.98, 36,812.46 and 22,148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,692.98, 36,812.46 and 22,148.46 is: 30,545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,692.98 : 36,812.46 = 22,148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,692.98/36,812.46 = 22,148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,692.98x = 36,812.46 × 22,148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,692.98x = 815,339,297.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,339,297.81/26,692.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,545.08

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