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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,101.80, 35,994 and 22,337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,101.80, 35,994 and 22,337.52 is: 30,803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,101.80 : 35,994 = 22,337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,101.80/35,994 = 22,337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,101.80x = 35,994 × 22,337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,101.80x = 804,016,694.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,016,694.88/26,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,803.11

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