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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.99, 35,954.87 and 22,507.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.99, 35,954.87 and 22,507.79 is: 30,941.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.99 : 35,954.87 = 22,507.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.99/35,954.87 = 22,507.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.99x = 35,954.87 × 22,507.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.99x = 809,264,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,264,371.12/26,154.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,941.11

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