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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,102.44, 38,968.97 and 22,166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,102.44, 38,968.97 and 22,166.92 is: 33,093.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,102.44 : 38,968.97 = 22,166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,102.44/38,968.97 = 22,166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,102.44x = 38,968.97 × 22,166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,102.44x = 863,822,040.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,822,040.47/26,102.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,093.54

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