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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,006.28, 35,813.04 and 22,601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,006.28, 35,813.04 and 22,601.76 is: 31,124.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,006.28 : 35,813.04 = 22,601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,006.28/35,813.04 = 22,601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,006.28x = 35,813.04 × 22,601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,006.28x = 809,437,734.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,437,734.95/26,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,124.70

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