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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,534.55, 39,755.65 and 22,145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,534.55, 39,755.65 and 22,145.97 is: 33,180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,534.55 : 39,755.65 = 22,145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,534.55/39,755.65 = 22,145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,534.55x = 39,755.65 × 22,145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,534.55x = 880,427,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,427,432.23/26,534.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,180.42

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