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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,153.40, 39,186.90 and 22,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,153.40, 39,186.90 and 22,265.40 is: 33,361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,153.40 : 39,186.90 = 22,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,153.40/39,186.90 = 22,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,153.40x = 39,186.90 × 22,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,153.40x = 872,512,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,512,003.26/26,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,361.32

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