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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,032.58, 35,898.11 and 22,268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,032.58, 35,898.11 and 22,268.21 is: 30,707.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,032.58 : 35,898.11 = 22,268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,032.58/35,898.11 = 22,268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,032.58x = 35,898.11 × 22,268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,032.58x = 799,386,528.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,386,528.26/26,032.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,707.15

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