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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.08, 36,219 and 22,428.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.08, 36,219 and 22,428.24 is: 30,972.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.08 : 36,219 = 22,428.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.08/36,219 = 22,428.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.08x = 36,219 × 22,428.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.08x = 812,328,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,328,424.56/26,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,972.89

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