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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.32, 36,076.08 and 22,396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.32, 36,076.08 and 22,396.94 is: 30,885.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.32 : 36,076.08 = 22,396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.32/36,076.08 = 22,396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.32x = 36,076.08 × 22,396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.32x = 807,993,799.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,993,799.20/26,161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,885.05

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