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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.24, 36,215.55 and 22,191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.24, 36,215.55 and 22,191.06 is: 30,604.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.24 : 36,215.55 = 22,191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.24/36,215.55 = 22,191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.24x = 36,215.55 × 22,191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.24x = 803,661,442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,661,442.98/26,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,604.90

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