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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,438.70, 36,466.29 and 22,453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,438.70, 36,466.29 and 22,453.50 is: 30,969.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,438.70 : 36,466.29 = 22,453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,438.70/36,466.29 = 22,453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,438.70x = 36,466.29 × 22,453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,438.70x = 818,795,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,795,842.52/26,438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,969.60

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