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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,548.34, 39,827.97 and 22,196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,548.34, 39,827.97 and 22,196.21 is: 33,298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,548.34 : 39,827.97 = 22,196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,548.34/39,827.97 = 22,196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,548.34x = 39,827.97 × 22,196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,548.34x = 884,029,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,029,786.85/26,548.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,298.88

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