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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,499.72, 36,527.04 and 22,038.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,499.72, 36,527.04 and 22,038.24 is: 30,377.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,499.72 : 36,527.04 = 22,038.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,499.72/36,527.04 = 22,038.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,499.72x = 36,527.04 × 22,038.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,499.72x = 804,991,674.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,991,674.01/26,499.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,377.37

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