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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.44, 39,241.58 and 22,387.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.44, 39,241.58 and 22,387.67 is: 33,624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.44 : 39,241.58 = 22,387.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.44/39,241.58 = 22,387.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.44x = 39,241.58 × 22,387.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.44x = 878,527,235.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,527,235.17/26,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,624.70

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