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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,056.44, 38,893.97 and 22,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,056.44, 38,893.97 and 22,382.28 is: 33,409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,056.44 : 38,893.97 = 22,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,056.44/38,893.97 = 22,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,056.44x = 38,893.97 × 22,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,056.44x = 870,535,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,535,782.81/26,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,409.62

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