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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.83, 35,987.16 and 22,332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.83, 35,987.16 and 22,332.49 is: 30,796.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.83 : 35,987.16 = 22,332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.83/35,987.16 = 22,332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.83x = 35,987.16 × 22,332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.83x = 803,682,890.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,682,890.83/26,096.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,796.19

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