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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,136.76, 39,255.56 and 22,396.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,136.76, 39,255.56 and 22,396.99 is: 33,638.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,136.76 : 39,255.56 = 22,396.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,136.76/39,255.56 = 22,396.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,136.76x = 39,255.56 × 22,396.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,136.76x = 879,206,076.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,206,076.50/26,136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,638.69

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