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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.55, 35,978.55 and 23,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.55, 35,978.55 and 23,222.72 is: 32,101.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.55 : 35,978.55 = 23,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.55/35,978.55 = 23,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.55x = 35,978.55 × 23,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.55x = 835,519,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,519,882.60/26,027.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,101.36

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