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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,413.23, 36,385.16 and 22,624.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,413.23, 36,385.16 and 22,624.05 is: 31,165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,413.23 : 36,385.16 = 22,624.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,413.23/36,385.16 = 22,624.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,413.23x = 36,385.16 × 22,624.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,413.23x = 823,179,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,179,565.98/26,413.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,165.43

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