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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.13, 36,835.79 and 22,480.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.13, 36,835.79 and 22,480.77 is: 31,006.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.13 : 36,835.79 = 22,480.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.13/36,835.79 = 22,480.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.13x = 36,835.79 × 22,480.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.13x = 828,096,810.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,096,810.35/26,707.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,006.59

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