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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,437.20, 36,464.21 and 22,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,437.20, 36,464.21 and 22,452 is: 30,967.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437.20 : 36,464.21 = 22,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437.20/36,464.21 = 22,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437.20x = 36,464.21 × 22,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437.20x = 818,694,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,694,442.92/26,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,967.52

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