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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,733.28, 36,867.54 and 22,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,733.28, 36,867.54 and 22,955.26 is: 31,657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,733.28 : 36,867.54 = 22,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,733.28/36,867.54 = 22,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,733.28x = 36,867.54 × 22,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,733.28x = 846,303,966.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,303,966.26/26,733.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,657.32

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