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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,838.90, 40,258.35 and 22,464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,838.90, 40,258.35 and 22,464.90 is: 33,697.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,838.90 : 40,258.35 = 22,464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,838.90/40,258.35 = 22,464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,838.90x = 40,258.35 × 22,464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,838.90x = 904,399,806.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,399,806.92/26,838.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,697.35

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