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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.24, 38,933.96 and 22,409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.24, 38,933.96 and 22,409.08 is: 33,449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.24 : 38,933.96 = 22,409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.24/38,933.96 = 22,409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.24x = 38,933.96 × 22,409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.24x = 872,474,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,474,224.36/26,083.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,449.61

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