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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,567.51, 39,856.76 and 22,215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,567.51, 39,856.76 and 22,215.38 is: 33,327.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,567.51 : 39,856.76 = 22,215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,567.51/39,856.76 = 22,215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,567.51x = 39,856.76 × 22,215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,567.51x = 885,432,758.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,432,758.61/26,567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,327.66

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