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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,038.78, 35,906.64 and 22,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,038.78, 35,906.64 and 22,274.40 is: 30,715.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,038.78 : 35,906.64 = 22,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,038.78/35,906.64 = 22,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,038.78x = 35,906.64 × 22,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,038.78x = 799,798,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,798,862.02/26,038.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,715.68

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