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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.58, 36,275.12 and 22,234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.58, 36,275.12 and 22,234.09 is: 30,664.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.58 : 36,275.12 = 22,234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.58/36,275.12 = 22,234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.58x = 36,275.12 × 22,234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.58x = 806,544,282.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,544,282.84/26,302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,664.07

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