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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098.83, 35,989.92 and 22,334.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098.83, 35,989.92 and 22,334.49 is: 30,798.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098.83 : 35,989.92 = 22,334.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098.83/35,989.92 = 22,334.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098.83x = 35,989.92 × 22,334.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098.83x = 803,816,508.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,816,508.34/26,098.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,798.95

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