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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.31, 36,215.74 and 22,500.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.31, 36,215.74 and 22,500.35 is: 30,996.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.31 : 36,215.74 = 22,500.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.31/36,215.74 = 22,500.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.31x = 36,215.74 × 22,500.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.31x = 814,866,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,866,825.51/26,289.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,996.13

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