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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,668.02, 40,043.14 and 22,561.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,668.02, 40,043.14 and 22,561.98 is: 33,877.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,668.02 : 40,043.14 = 22,561.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,668.02/40,043.14 = 22,561.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,668.02x = 40,043.14 × 22,561.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,668.02x = 903,452,523.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,452,523.82/26,668.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,877.75

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