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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.29, 39,482.47 and 22,612.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.29, 39,482.47 and 22,612.64 is: 33,990.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.29 : 39,482.47 = 22,612.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.29/39,482.47 = 22,612.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.29x = 39,482.47 × 22,612.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.29x = 892,802,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,802,711.27/26,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,990.44

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