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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.20, 39,941.70 and 22,058.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.20, 39,941.70 and 22,058.20 is: 33,039.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.20 : 39,941.70 = 22,058.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.20/39,941.70 = 22,058.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.20x = 39,941.70 × 22,058.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.20x = 881,042,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,042,006.94/26,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,039.65

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