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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,112.33, 36,008.55 and 22,347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,112.33, 36,008.55 and 22,347.99 is: 30,817.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,112.33 : 36,008.55 = 22,347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,112.33/36,008.55 = 22,347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,112.33x = 36,008.55 × 22,347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,112.33x = 804,718,715.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,718,715.31/26,112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,817.58

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