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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,116.73, 35,902.49 and 22,469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,116.73, 35,902.49 and 22,469.46 is: 30,888.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,116.73 : 35,902.49 = 22,469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,116.73/35,902.49 = 22,469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,116.73x = 35,902.49 × 22,469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,116.73x = 806,709,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,709,450.61/26,116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,888.61

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