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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,089.83, 35,977.50 and 22,325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,089.83, 35,977.50 and 22,325.49 is: 30,786.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,089.83 : 35,977.50 = 22,325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,089.83/35,977.50 = 22,325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,089.83x = 35,977.50 × 22,325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,089.83x = 803,215,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,215,316.48/26,089.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,786.53

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