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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,467.56, 39,730.50 and 22,358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,467.56, 39,730.50 and 22,358.43 is: 33,562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,467.56 : 39,730.50 = 22,358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,467.56/39,730.50 = 22,358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,467.56x = 39,730.50 × 22,358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,467.56x = 888,311,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,311,603.12/26,467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,562.28

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