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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,187.40, 39,331.50 and 22,447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,187.40, 39,331.50 and 22,447.72 is: 33,714.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,187.40 : 39,331.50 = 22,447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,187.40/39,331.50 = 22,447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,187.40x = 39,331.50 × 22,447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,187.40x = 882,902,499.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,902,499.18/26,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,714.78

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