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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,800.68, 40,202.28 and 22,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,800.68, 40,202.28 and 22,112 is: 33,169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,800.68 : 40,202.28 = 22,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,800.68/40,202.28 = 22,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,800.68x = 40,202.28 × 22,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,800.68x = 888,952,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,952,815.36/26,800.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,169.04

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