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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,749.44, 36,916.56 and 22,783.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,749.44, 36,916.56 and 22,783.68 is: 31,443.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,749.44 : 36,916.56 = 22,783.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,749.44/36,916.56 = 22,783.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,749.44x = 36,916.56 × 22,783.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,749.44x = 841,095,089.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,095,089.74/26,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,443.47

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