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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,156.30, 36,069.20 and 22,391.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,156.30, 36,069.20 and 22,391.93 is: 30,878.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,156.30 : 36,069.20 = 22,391.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,156.30/36,069.20 = 22,391.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,156.30x = 36,069.20 × 22,391.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,156.30x = 807,658,709.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,658,709.25/26,156.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,878.18

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