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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.16, 39,123.82 and 22,021.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.16, 39,123.82 and 22,021.04 is: 32,845.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.16 : 39,123.82 = 22,021.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.16/39,123.82 = 22,021.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.16x = 39,123.82 × 22,021.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.16x = 861,547,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,547,205.17/26,230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,845.67

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