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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.32, 39,323.34 and 22,531.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.32, 39,323.34 and 22,531.32 is: 33,830.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.32 : 39,323.34 = 22,531.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.32/39,323.34 = 22,531.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.32x = 39,323.34 × 22,531.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.32x = 886,006,757.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,006,757.01/26,189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,830.84

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