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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,039.28, 39,042.36 and 22,091.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,039.28, 39,042.36 and 22,091.91 is: 33,123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,039.28 : 39,042.36 = 22,091.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,039.28/39,042.36 = 22,091.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,039.28x = 39,042.36 × 22,091.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,039.28x = 862,520,303.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,520,303.31/26,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,123.82

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