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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,501.76, 36,544.41 and 22,249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,501.76, 36,544.41 and 22,249.89 is: 30,681.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,501.76 : 36,544.41 = 22,249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,501.76/36,544.41 = 22,249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,501.76x = 36,544.41 × 22,249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,501.76x = 813,109,102.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,109,102.61/26,501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,681.32

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