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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.46, 35,896.56 and 22,267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.46, 35,896.56 and 22,267.08 is: 30,705.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.46 : 35,896.56 = 22,267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.46/35,896.56 = 22,267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.46x = 35,896.56 × 22,267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.46x = 799,311,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,311,607.32/26,031.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,705.61

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