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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,343.05, 36,359.82 and 22,087.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,343.05, 36,359.82 and 22,087.35 is: 30,485.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,343.05 : 36,359.82 = 22,087.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,343.05/36,359.82 = 22,087.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,343.05x = 36,359.82 × 22,087.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,343.05x = 803,092,070.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,092,070.28/26,343.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,485.92

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