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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,390.71, 36,354.72 and 22,601.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,390.71, 36,354.72 and 22,601.53 is: 31,134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,390.71 : 36,354.72 = 22,601.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,390.71/36,354.72 = 22,601.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,390.71x = 36,354.72 × 22,601.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,390.71x = 821,672,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,672,294.72/26,390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,134.91

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