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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.60, 39,369.78 and 22,435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.60, 39,369.78 and 22,435.92 is: 33,491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.60 : 39,369.78 = 22,435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.60/39,369.78 = 22,435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.60x = 39,369.78 × 22,435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.60x = 883,297,234.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,297,234.50/26,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,491.72

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