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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,834.92, 40,214.88 and 22,865.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,834.92, 40,214.88 and 22,865.44 is: 34,266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,834.92 : 40,214.88 = 22,865.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,834.92/40,214.88 = 22,865.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,834.92x = 40,214.88 × 22,865.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,834.92x = 919,530,925.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,530,925.75/26,834.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,266.21

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