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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,809.03, 36,999.08 and 22,324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,809.03, 36,999.08 and 22,324.87 is: 30,810.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,809.03 : 36,999.08 = 22,324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,809.03/36,999.08 = 22,324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,809.03x = 36,999.08 × 22,324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,809.03x = 825,999,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,999,651.12/26,809.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,810.50

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