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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.33, 35,899.15 and 22,268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.33, 35,899.15 and 22,268.96 is: 30,708.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.33 : 35,899.15 = 22,268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.33/35,899.15 = 22,268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.33x = 35,899.15 × 22,268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.33x = 799,436,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,436,500.22/26,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,708.19

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