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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,549.85, 39,830.22 and 22,197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,549.85, 39,830.22 and 22,197.72 is: 33,301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,549.85 : 39,830.22 = 22,197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,549.85/39,830.22 = 22,197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,549.85x = 39,830.22 × 22,197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,549.85x = 884,140,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,140,071.10/26,549.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,301.13

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