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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,038.91, 35,906.81 and 22,274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,038.91, 35,906.81 and 22,274.53 is: 30,715.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,038.91 : 35,906.81 = 22,274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,038.91/35,906.81 = 22,274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,038.91x = 35,906.81 × 22,274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,038.91x = 799,807,282.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,807,282.47/26,038.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,715.86

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