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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,037.78, 35,905.26 and 22,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,037.78, 35,905.26 and 22,273.40 is: 30,714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,037.78 : 35,905.26 = 22,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,037.78/35,905.26 = 22,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,037.78x = 35,905.26 × 22,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,037.78x = 799,732,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,732,266.08/26,037.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,714.31

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