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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,905.64, 53,778.26 and 26,022.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,905.64, 53,778.26 and 26,022.23 is: 38,975.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,905.64 : 53,778.26 = 26,022.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,905.64/53,778.26 = 26,022.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,905.64x = 53,778.26 × 26,022.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,905.64x = 1,399,430,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,430,250.72/35,905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,975.22

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