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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,071.17, 39,106.74 and 22,550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,071.17, 39,106.74 and 22,550.71 is: 33,826.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,071.17 : 39,106.74 = 22,550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,071.17/39,106.74 = 22,550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,071.17x = 39,106.74 × 22,550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,071.17x = 881,884,752.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,884,752.79/26,071.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,826.05

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