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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,112.24, 36,034.67 and 22,330.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,112.24, 36,034.67 and 22,330.55 is: 30,815.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,112.24 : 36,034.67 = 22,330.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,112.24/36,034.67 = 22,330.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,112.24x = 36,034.67 × 22,330.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,112.24x = 804,674,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,674,146.08/26,112.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,815.98

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