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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.40, 39,356.10 and 22,300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.40, 39,356.10 and 22,300.80 is: 33,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.40 : 39,356.10 = 22,300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.40/39,356.10 = 22,300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.40x = 39,356.10 × 22,300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.40x = 877,672,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,672,514.88/26,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,451.20

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