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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.08, 35,896.04 and 22,266.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.08, 35,896.04 and 22,266.71 is: 30,705.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.08 : 35,896.04 = 22,266.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.08/35,896.04 = 22,266.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.08x = 35,896.04 × 22,266.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.08x = 799,286,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,286,570.48/26,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,705.09

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