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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,087.88, 35,974.74 and 22,323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,087.88, 35,974.74 and 22,323.50 is: 30,783.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,087.88 : 35,974.74 = 22,323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,087.88/35,974.74 = 22,323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,087.88x = 35,974.74 × 22,323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,087.88x = 803,082,108.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,082,108.39/26,087.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,783.72

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