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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.64, 36,159 and 22,716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.64, 36,159 and 22,716.56 is: 31,286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.64 : 36,159 = 22,716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.64/36,159 = 22,716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.64x = 36,159 × 22,716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.64x = 821,408,093.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,408,093.04/26,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,286.21

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