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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,101.58, 35,996.45 and 22,076.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,101.58, 35,996.45 and 22,076.86 is: 30,445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,101.58 : 35,996.45 = 22,076.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,101.58/35,996.45 = 22,076.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,101.58x = 35,996.45 × 22,076.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,101.58x = 794,688,521.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,688,521.76/26,101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,445.99

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