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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,436.20, 36,462.83 and 22,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,436.20, 36,462.83 and 22,451 is: 30,966.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,436.20 : 36,462.83 = 22,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,436.20/36,462.83 = 22,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,436.20x = 36,462.83 × 22,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,436.20x = 818,626,996.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,626,996.33/26,436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,966.14

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