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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.46, 36,193.68 and 22,175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.46, 36,193.68 and 22,175.19 is: 30,582.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.46 : 36,193.68 = 22,175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.46/36,193.68 = 22,175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.46x = 36,193.68 × 22,175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.46x = 802,601,730.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,601,730.80/26,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,582.92

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