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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221.05, 36,210.75 and 22,422.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221.05, 36,210.75 and 22,422.27 is: 30,964.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221.05 : 36,210.75 = 22,422.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221.05/36,210.75 = 22,422.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221.05x = 36,210.75 × 22,422.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221.05x = 811,927,213.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,927,213.40/26,221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,964.71

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