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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,038.28, 39,040.86 and 22,090.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,038.28, 39,040.86 and 22,090.91 is: 33,122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,038.28 : 39,040.86 = 22,090.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,038.28/39,040.86 = 22,090.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,038.28x = 39,040.86 × 22,090.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,038.28x = 862,448,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,448,012.22/26,038.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,122.31

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