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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.88, 35,973.37 and 22,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.88, 35,973.37 and 22,322.50 is: 30,782.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.88 : 35,973.37 = 22,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.88/35,973.37 = 22,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.88x = 35,973.37 × 22,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.88x = 803,015,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,015,566.58/26,086.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,782.36

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