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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.13, 39,226.83 and 22,793.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.13, 39,226.83 and 22,793.70 is: 34,024.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.13 : 39,226.83 = 22,793.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.13/39,226.83 = 22,793.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.13x = 39,226.83 × 22,793.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.13x = 894,124,594.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,124,594.97/26,279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,024.13

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