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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,210.54, 36,196.25 and 22,411.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,210.54, 36,196.25 and 22,411.77 is: 30,950.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,210.54 : 36,196.25 = 22,411.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,210.54/36,196.25 = 22,411.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,210.54x = 36,196.25 × 22,411.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,210.54x = 811,221,917.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,221,917.80/26,210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,950.22

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