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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,192.20, 36,053.95 and 22,829.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,192.20, 36,053.95 and 22,829.17 is: 31,424.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,192.20 : 36,053.95 = 22,829.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,192.20/36,053.95 = 22,829.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,192.20x = 36,053.95 × 22,829.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,192.20x = 823,081,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,081,753.72/26,192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,424.69

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