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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.67, 36,863.57 and 22,732.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.67, 36,863.57 and 22,732.18 is: 31,299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.67 : 36,863.57 = 22,732.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.67/36,863.57 = 22,732.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.67x = 36,863.57 × 22,732.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.67x = 837,989,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,989,273.35/26,773.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,299.00

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