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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.72, 39,774.60 and 22,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.72, 39,774.60 and 22,875 is: 34,295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.72 : 39,774.60 = 22,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.72/39,774.60 = 22,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.72x = 39,774.60 × 22,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.72x = 909,843,975
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,843,975/26,529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,295.27

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