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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,497.40, 39,746.10 and 22,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,497.40, 39,746.10 and 22,220.60 is: 33,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,497.40 : 39,746.10 = 22,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,497.40/39,746.10 = 22,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,497.40x = 39,746.10 × 22,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,497.40x = 883,182,189.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,182,189.66/26,497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,330.90

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