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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,055.77, 38,894.99 and 22,902.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,055.77, 38,894.99 and 22,902.98 is: 34,188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,055.77 : 38,894.99 = 22,902.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,055.77/38,894.99 = 22,902.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,055.77x = 38,894.99 × 22,902.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,055.77x = 890,811,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,811,178.07/26,055.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,188.63

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