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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,697.68, 40,226.74 and 22,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,697.68, 40,226.74 and 22,119.56 is: 33,328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,697.68 : 40,226.74 = 22,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,697.68/40,226.74 = 22,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,697.68x = 40,226.74 × 22,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,697.68x = 889,797,678.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,797,678.44/26,697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,328.65

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