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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,057.28, 38,897.22 and 22,904.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,057.28, 38,897.22 and 22,904.48 is: 34,190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,057.28 : 38,897.22 = 22,904.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,057.28/38,897.22 = 22,904.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,057.28x = 38,897.22 × 22,904.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,057.28x = 890,920,597.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,920,597.55/26,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,190.85

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