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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,939.88, 40,460.06 and 22,019.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,939.88, 40,460.06 and 22,019.96 is: 33,071.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,939.88 : 40,460.06 = 22,019.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,939.88/40,460.06 = 22,019.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,939.88x = 40,460.06 × 22,019.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,939.88x = 890,928,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,928,902.80/26,939.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,071.00

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