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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,199.82, 39,349.95 and 22,460.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,199.82, 39,349.95 and 22,460.05 is: 33,733.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,199.82 : 39,349.95 = 22,460.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,199.82/39,349.95 = 22,460.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,199.82x = 39,349.95 × 22,460.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,199.82x = 883,801,844.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,801,844.50/26,199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,733.13

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