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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,956.80, 37,033.20 and 22,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,956.80, 37,033.20 and 22,226.40 is: 30,534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,956.80 : 37,033.20 = 22,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,956.80/37,033.20 = 22,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,956.80x = 37,033.20 × 22,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,956.80x = 823,114,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,114,716.48/26,956.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,534.59

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