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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,081.22, 35,859.30 and 23,221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,081.22, 35,859.30 and 23,221.92 is: 31,928.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,081.22 : 35,859.30 = 23,221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,081.22/35,859.30 = 23,221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,081.22x = 35,859.30 × 23,221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,081.22x = 832,721,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,721,795.86/26,081.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,928.02

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