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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,726.84, 36,858.67 and 22,948.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,726.84, 36,858.67 and 22,948.82 is: 31,648.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,726.84 : 36,858.67 = 22,948.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,726.84/36,858.67 = 22,948.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,726.84x = 36,858.67 × 22,948.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,726.84x = 845,862,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,862,983.27/26,726.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,648.45

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