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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,678.54, 40,024.90 and 22,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,678.54, 40,024.90 and 22,212 is: 33,323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,678.54 : 40,024.90 = 22,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,678.54/40,024.90 = 22,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,678.54x = 40,024.90 × 22,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,678.54x = 889,033,078.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,033,078.80/26,678.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,323.90

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