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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,101.58, 35,993.72 and 22,337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,101.58, 35,993.72 and 22,337.24 is: 30,802.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,101.58 : 35,993.72 = 22,337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,101.58/35,993.72 = 22,337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,101.58x = 35,993.72 × 22,337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,101.58x = 804,000,250.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,000,250.45/26,101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,802.74

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