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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,412.52, 39,658.28 and 22,865.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,412.52, 39,658.28 and 22,865.64 is: 34,332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,412.52 : 39,658.28 = 22,865.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,412.52/39,658.28 = 22,865.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,412.52x = 39,658.28 × 22,865.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,412.52x = 906,811,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,811,953.50/26,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,332.66

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