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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.83, 35,897.08 and 22,267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.83, 35,897.08 and 22,267.46 is: 30,706.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.83 : 35,897.08 = 22,267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.83/35,897.08 = 22,267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.83x = 35,897.08 × 22,267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.83x = 799,336,557.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,336,557.86/26,031.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,706.12

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