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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.90, 38,969.28 and 22,432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.90, 38,969.28 and 22,432.74 is: 33,484.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.90 : 38,969.28 = 22,432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.90/38,969.28 = 22,432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.90x = 38,969.28 × 22,432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.90x = 874,187,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,187,726.23/26,106.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,484.93

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