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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,730.76, 36,824.22 and 22,481.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,730.76, 36,824.22 and 22,481.90 is: 30,971.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,730.76 : 36,824.22 = 22,481.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,730.76/36,824.22 = 22,481.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,730.76x = 36,824.22 × 22,481.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,730.76x = 827,878,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,878,592.72/26,730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,971.01

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