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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.60, 39,090.94 and 22,484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.60, 39,090.94 and 22,484.48 is: 33,583.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.60 : 39,090.94 = 22,484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.60/39,090.94 = 22,484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.60x = 39,090.94 × 22,484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.60x = 878,939,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,939,458.61/26,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,583.71

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