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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.40, 38,979.90 and 22,300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.40, 38,979.90 and 22,300.20 is: 33,413.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.40 : 38,979.90 = 22,300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.40/38,979.90 = 22,300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.40x = 38,979.90 × 22,300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.40x = 869,259,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,259,565.98/26,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,413.27

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