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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,088.38, 35,975.43 and 22,324.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,088.38, 35,975.43 and 22,324.01 is: 30,784.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,088.38 : 35,975.43 = 22,324.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,088.38/35,975.43 = 22,324.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,088.38x = 35,975.43 × 22,324.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,088.38x = 803,115,679.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,115,679.20/26,088.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,784.43

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