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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,056.27, 38,895.74 and 22,903.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,056.27, 38,895.74 and 22,903.48 is: 34,189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,056.27 : 38,895.74 = 22,903.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,056.27/38,895.74 = 22,903.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,056.27x = 38,895.74 × 22,903.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,056.27x = 890,847,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,847,803.18/26,056.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,189.38

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