Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,874.72, 40,312.08 and 22,248
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,874.72, 40,312.08 and 22,248 is: 33,372
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,874.72 : 40,312.08 = 22,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,874.72/40,312.08 = 22,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,874.72x = 40,312.08 × 22,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,874.72x = 896,863,155.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 896,863,155.84/26,874.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,372
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