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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.22, 35,896.23 and 22,266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.22, 35,896.23 and 22,266.85 is: 30,705.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.22 : 35,896.23 = 22,266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.22/35,896.23 = 22,266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.22x = 35,896.23 × 22,266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.22x = 799,295,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,295,939.52/26,031.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,705.28

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