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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.52, 40,037.88 and 22,558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.52, 40,037.88 and 22,558.48 is: 33,872.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.52 : 40,037.88 = 22,558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.52/40,037.88 = 22,558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.52x = 40,037.88 × 22,558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.52x = 903,193,715.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,193,715.22/26,664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,872.49

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