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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,898.98, 40,313.73 and 22,428.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,898.98, 40,313.73 and 22,428.84 is: 33,614.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,898.98 : 40,313.73 = 22,428.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,898.98/40,313.73 = 22,428.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,898.98x = 40,313.73 × 22,428.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,898.98x = 904,190,199.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,190,199.97/26,898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,614.29

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