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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,188.32, 39,321.84 and 22,530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,188.32, 39,321.84 and 22,530.32 is: 33,829.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,188.32 : 39,321.84 = 22,530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,188.32/39,321.84 = 22,530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,188.32x = 39,321.84 × 22,530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,188.32x = 885,933,638.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,933,638.19/26,188.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,829.34

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