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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.80, 39,883.20 and 22,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.80, 39,883.20 and 22,441.60 is: 33,662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.80 : 39,883.20 = 22,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.80/39,883.20 = 22,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.80x = 39,883.20 × 22,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.80x = 895,042,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,042,821.12/26,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,662.40

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