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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.05, 35,930.62 and 22,423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.05, 35,930.62 and 22,423.27 is: 30,927.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.05 : 35,930.62 = 22,423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.05/35,930.62 = 22,423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.05x = 35,930.62 × 22,423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.05x = 805,681,881.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,681,881.41/26,051.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,927.04

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