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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,076.14, 35,987.12 and 22,020.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,076.14, 35,987.12 and 22,020.62 is: 30,390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,076.14 : 35,987.12 = 22,020.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,076.14/35,987.12 = 22,020.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,076.14x = 35,987.12 × 22,020.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,076.14x = 792,458,694.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,458,694.41/26,076.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,390.18

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