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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,888.67, 37,053.48 and 22,640.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,888.67, 37,053.48 and 22,640.40 is: 31,199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,888.67 : 37,053.48 = 22,640.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,888.67/37,053.48 = 22,640.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,888.67x = 37,053.48 × 22,640.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,888.67x = 838,905,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,905,608.59/26,888.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,199.22

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