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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,431.04, 36,453.84 and 22,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,431.04, 36,453.84 and 22,465.28 is: 30,984.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,431.04 : 36,453.84 = 22,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,431.04/36,453.84 = 22,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,431.04x = 36,453.84 × 22,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,431.04x = 818,945,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,945,722.68/26,431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,984.24

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