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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.70, 39,046.05 and 22,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.70, 39,046.05 and 22,272.30 is: 33,408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.70 : 39,046.05 = 22,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.70/39,046.05 = 22,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.70x = 39,046.05 × 22,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.70x = 869,645,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,645,339.42/26,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,408.45

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