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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.78, 36,832.35 and 22,929.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.78, 36,832.35 and 22,929.73 is: 31,622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.78 : 36,832.35 = 22,929.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.78/36,832.35 = 22,929.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.78x = 36,832.35 × 22,929.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.78x = 844,555,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,555,848.38/26,707.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,622.10

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