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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.49, 35,948.70 and 22,503.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.49, 35,948.70 and 22,503.29 is: 30,934.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.49 : 35,948.70 = 22,503.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.49/35,948.70 = 22,503.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.49x = 35,948.70 × 22,503.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.49x = 808,963,841.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,963,841.48/26,150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,934.94

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