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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.40, 39,218.40 and 22,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.40, 39,218.40 and 22,286.40 is: 33,392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.40 : 39,218.40 = 22,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.40/39,218.40 = 22,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.40x = 39,218.40 × 22,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.40x = 874,036,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,036,949.76/26,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,392.82

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