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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,342.05, 36,358.44 and 22,086.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,342.05, 36,358.44 and 22,086.35 is: 30,484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,342.05 : 36,358.44 = 22,086.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,342.05/36,358.44 = 22,086.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,342.05x = 36,358.44 × 22,086.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,342.05x = 803,025,231.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,025,231.29/26,342.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,484.54

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