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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,342.67, 36,393.82 and 22,087.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,342.67, 36,393.82 and 22,087.14 is: 30,514.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,342.67 : 36,393.82 = 22,087.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,342.67/36,393.82 = 22,087.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,342.67x = 36,393.82 × 22,087.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,342.67x = 803,835,330.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,835,330.02/26,342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,514.57

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