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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.44, 35,935.51 and 22,492.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.44, 35,935.51 and 22,492.94 is: 30,921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.44 : 35,935.51 = 22,492.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.44/35,935.51 = 22,492.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.44x = 35,935.51 × 22,492.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.44x = 808,295,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,295,158.73/26,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,921.25

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