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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,479.80, 39,863.97 and 22,863.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,479.80, 39,863.97 and 22,863.96 is: 34,420.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,479.80 : 39,863.97 = 22,863.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,479.80/39,863.97 = 22,863.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,479.80x = 39,863.97 × 22,863.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,479.80x = 911,448,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,448,215.52/26,479.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,420.51

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