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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.54, 36,181.97 and 22,922.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.54, 36,181.97 and 22,922.42 is: 31,552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.54 : 36,181.97 = 22,922.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.54/36,181.97 = 22,922.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.54x = 36,181.97 × 22,922.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.54x = 829,378,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,378,312.77/26,285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,552.65

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