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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221.08, 36,210.72 and 22,422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221.08, 36,210.72 and 22,422.24 is: 30,964.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221.08 : 36,210.72 = 22,422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221.08/36,210.72 = 22,422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221.08x = 36,210.72 × 22,422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221.08x = 811,925,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,925,454.41/26,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,964.61

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