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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.46, 36,192.30 and 22,174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.46, 36,192.30 and 22,174.19 is: 30,581.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.46 : 36,192.30 = 22,174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.46/36,192.30 = 22,174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.46x = 36,192.30 × 22,174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.46x = 802,534,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,534,974.65/26,242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,581.55

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