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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,089.51, 35,976.46 and 22,325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,089.51, 35,976.46 and 22,325.13 is: 30,785.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,089.51 : 35,976.46 = 22,325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,089.51/35,976.46 = 22,325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,089.51x = 35,976.46 × 22,325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,089.51x = 803,179,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,179,034.81/26,089.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,785.52

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