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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,191.65, 39,177.36 and 22,079.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,191.65, 39,177.36 and 22,079.74 is: 33,026.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,191.65 : 39,177.36 = 22,079.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,191.65/39,177.36 = 22,079.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,191.65x = 39,177.36 × 22,079.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,191.65x = 865,025,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,025,922.69/26,191.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,026.78

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