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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.80, 39,476.70 and 22,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.80, 39,476.70 and 22,221.80 is: 33,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.80 : 39,476.70 = 22,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.80/39,476.70 = 22,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.80x = 39,476.70 × 22,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.80x = 877,243,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,243,332.06/26,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,332.70

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