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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,472.40, 39,708.60 and 22,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,472.40, 39,708.60 and 22,195.60 is: 33,293.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,472.40 : 39,708.60 = 22,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,472.40/39,708.60 = 22,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,472.40x = 39,708.60 × 22,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,472.40x = 881,356,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,356,202.16/26,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,293.40

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