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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,308.22, 39,270.43 and 22,986.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,308.22, 39,270.43 and 22,986.68 is: 34,312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,308.22 : 39,270.43 = 22,986.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,308.22/39,270.43 = 22,986.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,308.22x = 39,270.43 × 22,986.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,308.22x = 902,696,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,696,692.94/26,308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,312.34

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