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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.55, 35,929.93 and 22,422.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.55, 35,929.93 and 22,422.77 is: 30,926.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.55 : 35,929.93 = 22,422.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.55/35,929.93 = 22,422.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.55x = 35,929.93 × 22,422.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.55x = 805,648,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,648,525.74/26,050.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,926.35

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