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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.16, 39,120.84 and 22,019.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.16, 39,120.84 and 22,019.04 is: 32,842.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.16 : 39,120.84 = 22,019.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.16/39,120.84 = 22,019.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.16x = 39,120.84 × 22,019.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.16x = 861,403,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,403,340.79/26,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,842.69

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