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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.52, 40,245.60 and 22,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.52, 40,245.60 and 22,031.04 is: 32,898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.52 : 40,245.60 = 22,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.52/40,245.60 = 22,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.52x = 40,245.60 × 22,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.52x = 886,652,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,652,423.42/26,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,898.05

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