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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.52, 39,861.27 and 22,218.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.52, 39,861.27 and 22,218.39 is: 33,332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.52 : 39,861.27 = 22,218.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.52/39,861.27 = 22,218.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.52x = 39,861.27 × 22,218.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.52x = 885,653,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,653,242.76/26,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,332.18

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