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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.30, 39,015.45 and 22,997.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.30, 39,015.45 and 22,997.10 is: 34,495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.30 : 39,015.45 = 22,997.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.30/39,015.45 = 22,997.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.30x = 39,015.45 × 22,997.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.30x = 897,242,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,242,205.20/26,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,495.65

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