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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,556.96, 36,605.52 and 22,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,556.96, 36,605.52 and 22,095.36 is: 30,455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,556.96 : 36,605.52 = 22,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,556.96/36,605.52 = 22,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,556.96x = 36,605.52 × 22,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,556.96x = 808,812,142.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,812,142.39/26,556.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,455.75

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