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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,056.77, 38,896.48 and 22,903.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,056.77, 38,896.48 and 22,903.98 is: 34,190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,056.77 : 38,896.48 = 22,903.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,056.77/38,896.48 = 22,903.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,056.77x = 38,896.48 × 22,903.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,056.77x = 890,884,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,884,199.99/26,056.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,190.12

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