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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,040.03, 35,908.37 and 22,275.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,040.03, 35,908.37 and 22,275.65 is: 30,717.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,040.03 : 35,908.37 = 22,275.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,040.03/35,908.37 = 22,275.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,040.03x = 35,908.37 × 22,275.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,040.03x = 799,882,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,882,260.58/26,040.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,717.41

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