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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.80, 39,491.70 and 22,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.80, 39,491.70 and 22,231.80 is: 33,347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.80 : 39,491.70 = 22,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.80/39,491.70 = 22,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.80x = 39,491.70 × 22,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.80x = 877,971,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,971,576.06/26,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,347.70

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