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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,222.55, 36,212.82 and 22,423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,222.55, 36,212.82 and 22,423.77 is: 30,966.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,222.55 : 36,212.82 = 22,423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,222.55/36,212.82 = 22,423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,222.55x = 36,212.82 × 22,423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,222.55x = 812,027,946.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,027,946.73/26,222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,966.78

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