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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,572.05, 39,811.91 and 22,183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,572.05, 39,811.91 and 22,183.47 is: 33,236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,572.05 : 39,811.91 = 22,183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,572.05/39,811.91 = 22,183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,572.05x = 39,811.91 × 22,183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,572.05x = 883,166,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,166,200.21/26,572.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,236.66

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