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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,788.47, 40,183.95 and 22,099.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,788.47, 40,183.95 and 22,099.79 is: 33,150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,788.47 : 40,183.95 = 22,099.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,788.47/40,183.95 = 22,099.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,788.47x = 40,183.95 × 22,099.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,788.47x = 888,056,689.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,056,689.36/26,788.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,150.70

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