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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.68, 35,902.36 and 22,271.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.68, 35,902.36 and 22,271.31 is: 30,711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.68 : 35,902.36 = 22,271.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.68/35,902.36 = 22,271.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.68x = 35,902.36 × 22,271.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.68x = 799,592,298.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,592,298.42/26,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,711.40

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