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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,320.31, 36,328.49 and 22,064.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,320.31, 36,328.49 and 22,064.63 is: 30,454.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,320.31 : 36,328.49 = 22,064.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,320.31/36,328.49 = 22,064.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,320.31x = 36,328.49 × 22,064.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,320.31x = 801,574,508.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,574,508.67/26,320.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,454.61

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