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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.52, 36,238.67 and 22,503.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.52, 36,238.67 and 22,503.75 is: 31,074.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.52 : 36,238.67 = 22,503.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.52/36,238.67 = 22,503.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.52x = 36,238.67 × 22,503.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.52x = 815,505,970.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,505,970.01/26,243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,074.57

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