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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.24, 36,321.68 and 22,749.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.24, 36,321.68 and 22,749.30 is: 31,427.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.24 : 36,321.68 = 22,749.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.24/36,321.68 = 22,749.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.24x = 36,321.68 × 22,749.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.24x = 826,292,681.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,292,681.08/26,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,427.25

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