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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,301.58, 36,273.74 and 22,233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,301.58, 36,273.74 and 22,233.09 is: 30,662.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,301.58 : 36,273.74 = 22,233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,301.58/36,273.74 = 22,233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,301.58x = 36,273.74 × 22,233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,301.58x = 806,477,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,477,436.90/26,301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,662.70

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