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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.80, 37,033.20 and 22,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.80, 37,033.20 and 22,125.60 is: 30,518.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.80 : 37,033.20 = 22,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.80/37,033.20 = 22,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.80x = 37,033.20 × 22,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.80x = 819,381,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,381,769.92/26,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,518.38

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