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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.10, 36,251.24 and 22,526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.10, 36,251.24 and 22,526.10 is: 31,031.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.10 : 36,251.24 = 22,526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.10/36,251.24 = 22,526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.10x = 36,251.24 × 22,526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.10x = 816,598,944.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,598,944.73/26,315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,031.57

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