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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,644.95, 39,972.69 and 22,292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,644.95, 39,972.69 and 22,292.82 is: 33,443.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,644.95 : 39,972.69 = 22,292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,644.95/39,972.69 = 22,292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,644.95x = 39,972.69 × 22,292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,644.95x = 891,103,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,103,983.09/26,644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,443.64

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