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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.52, 36,976.68 and 22,323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.52, 36,976.68 and 22,323.12 is: 30,787.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.52 : 36,976.68 = 22,323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.52/36,976.68 = 22,323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.52x = 36,976.68 × 22,323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.52x = 825,434,864.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,434,864.84/26,810.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,787.72

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