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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.71, 36,203.64 and 22,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.71, 36,203.64 and 22,182.44 is: 30,592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.71 : 36,203.64 = 22,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.71/36,203.64 = 22,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.71x = 36,203.64 × 22,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.71x = 803,084,891.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,084,891.06/26,250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,592.89

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