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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,114.58, 36,011.66 and 22,350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,114.58, 36,011.66 and 22,350.24 is: 30,820.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,114.58 : 36,011.66 = 22,350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,114.58/36,011.66 = 22,350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,114.58x = 36,011.66 × 22,350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,114.58x = 804,869,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,869,132.05/26,114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,820.68

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