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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.70, 40,205.55 and 22,502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.70, 40,205.55 and 22,502.90 is: 33,754.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.70 : 40,205.55 = 22,502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.70/40,205.55 = 22,502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.70x = 40,205.55 × 22,502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.70x = 904,741,471.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,741,471.10/26,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,754.35

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