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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.80, 39,886.20 and 22,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.80, 39,886.20 and 22,897.20 is: 34,345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.80 : 39,886.20 = 22,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.80/39,886.20 = 22,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.80x = 39,886.20 × 22,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.80x = 913,282,298.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,282,298.64/26,590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,345.80

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