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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,717.44, 40,256.52 and 22,139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,717.44, 40,256.52 and 22,139.28 is: 33,358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,717.44 : 40,256.52 = 22,139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,717.44/40,256.52 = 22,139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,717.44x = 40,256.52 × 22,139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,717.44x = 891,250,368.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,250,368.11/26,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,358.37

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