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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,388.21, 36,351.27 and 22,599.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,388.21, 36,351.27 and 22,599.03 is: 31,131.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,388.21 : 36,351.27 = 22,599.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,388.21/36,351.27 = 22,599.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,388.21x = 36,351.27 × 22,599.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,388.21x = 821,503,441.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,503,441.27/26,388.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,131.46

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