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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,729.72, 40,066.90 and 22,000.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,729.72, 40,066.90 and 22,000.03 is: 32,977.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,729.72 : 40,066.90 = 22,000.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,729.72/40,066.90 = 22,000.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,729.72x = 40,066.90 × 22,000.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,729.72x = 881,473,195.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,473,195.97/26,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,977.27

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