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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,113.44, 38,949.72 and 22,173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,113.44, 38,949.72 and 22,173.60 is: 33,073.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,113.44 : 38,949.72 = 22,173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,113.44/38,949.72 = 22,173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,113.44x = 38,949.72 × 22,173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,113.44x = 863,655,511.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,655,511.39/26,113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,073.22

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