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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.60, 35,989.52 and 22,071.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.60, 35,989.52 and 22,071.84 is: 30,439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.60 : 35,989.52 = 22,071.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.60/35,989.52 = 22,071.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.60x = 35,989.52 × 22,071.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.60x = 794,354,816.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,354,816.76/26,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,439.02

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