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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,117.73, 35,903.86 and 22,470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,117.73, 35,903.86 and 22,470.46 is: 30,889.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,117.73 : 35,903.86 = 22,470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,117.73/35,903.86 = 22,470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,117.73x = 35,903.86 × 22,470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,117.73x = 806,776,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,776,249.98/26,117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,889.98

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