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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,635.24, 39,901.36 and 22,309.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,635.24, 39,901.36 and 22,309.62 is: 33,421.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,635.24 : 39,901.36 = 22,309.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,635.24/39,901.36 = 22,309.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,635.24x = 39,901.36 × 22,309.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,635.24x = 890,184,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,184,179.08/26,635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,421.29

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