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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,479.28, 39,762.84 and 22,130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,479.28, 39,762.84 and 22,130.48 is: 33,232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,479.28 : 39,762.84 = 22,130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,479.28/39,762.84 = 22,130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,479.28x = 39,762.84 × 22,130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,479.28x = 879,970,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,970,735.36/26,479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,232.43

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