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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.80, 39,487.20 and 22,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.80, 39,487.20 and 22,228.80 is: 33,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.80 : 39,487.20 = 22,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.80/39,487.20 = 22,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.80x = 39,487.20 × 22,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.80x = 877,753,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,753,071.36/26,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,343.20

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