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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.74, 39,312.05 and 22,473.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.74, 39,312.05 and 22,473.23 is: 33,647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.74 : 39,312.05 = 22,473.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.74/39,312.05 = 22,473.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.74x = 39,312.05 × 22,473.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.74x = 883,468,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,468,432.50/26,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,647.31

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