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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,817.92, 40,006.48 and 22,897.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,817.92, 40,006.48 and 22,897.52 is: 34,158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,817.92 : 40,006.48 = 22,897.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,817.92/40,006.48 = 22,897.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,817.92x = 40,006.48 × 22,897.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,817.92x = 916,049,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,049,175.93/26,817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,158.10

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