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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,340.80, 36,356.72 and 22,085.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,340.80, 36,356.72 and 22,085.10 is: 30,482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,340.80 : 36,356.72 = 22,085.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,340.80/36,356.72 = 22,085.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,340.80x = 36,356.72 × 22,085.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,340.80x = 802,941,686.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,941,686.45/26,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,482.82

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