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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.38, 39,516.66 and 22,938.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.38, 39,516.66 and 22,938.24 is: 34,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.38 : 39,516.66 = 22,938.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.38/39,516.66 = 22,938.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.38x = 39,516.66 × 22,938.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.38x = 906,442,631.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,442,631.08/26,407.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,325.35

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