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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.12, 35,944.72 and 22,541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.12, 35,944.72 and 22,541.92 is: 31,114.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.12 : 35,944.72 = 22,541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.12/35,944.72 = 22,541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.12x = 35,944.72 × 22,541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.12x = 810,263,002.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,263,002.66/26,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,114.75

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