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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,643.30, 40,024.35 and 22,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,643.30, 40,024.35 and 22,269.30 is: 33,453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,643.30 : 40,024.35 = 22,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,643.30/40,024.35 = 22,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,643.30x = 40,024.35 × 22,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,643.30x = 891,314,257.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,314,257.46/26,643.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,453.60

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