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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.40, 38,953.62 and 22,422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.40, 38,953.62 and 22,422.24 is: 33,469.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.40 : 38,953.62 = 22,422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.40/38,953.62 = 22,422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.40x = 38,953.62 × 22,422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.40x = 873,427,416.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,427,416.51/26,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,469.27

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