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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,793.78, 40,161.51 and 22,886.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,793.78, 40,161.51 and 22,886.34 is: 34,304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,793.78 : 40,161.51 = 22,886.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,793.78/40,161.51 = 22,886.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,793.78x = 40,161.51 × 22,886.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,793.78x = 919,149,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,149,972.77/26,793.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,304.60

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