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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,112.98, 35,897.34 and 22,465.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,112.98, 35,897.34 and 22,465.71 is: 30,883.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,112.98 : 35,897.34 = 22,465.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,112.98/35,897.34 = 22,465.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,112.98x = 35,897.34 × 22,465.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,112.98x = 806,459,230.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,459,230.21/26,112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,883.47

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