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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,808.03, 36,997.70 and 22,323.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,808.03, 36,997.70 and 22,323.87 is: 30,809.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,808.03 : 36,997.70 = 22,323.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,808.03/36,997.70 = 22,323.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,808.03x = 36,997.70 × 22,323.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,808.03x = 825,931,733.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,931,733.48/26,808.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,809.12

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