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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,567.52, 36,630 and 22,351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,567.52, 36,630 and 22,351.20 is: 30,816.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,567.52 : 36,630 = 22,351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,567.52/36,630 = 22,351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,567.52x = 36,630 × 22,351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,567.52x = 818,724,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,724,456/26,567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,816.74

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