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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,538.60, 39,807.90 and 22,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,538.60, 39,807.90 and 22,310.40 is: 33,465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,538.60 : 39,807.90 = 22,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,538.60/39,807.90 = 22,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,538.60x = 39,807.90 × 22,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,538.60x = 888,130,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,130,172.16/26,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,465.60

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