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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962.61, 40,384.98 and 22,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,962.61, 40,384.98 and 22,229.44 is: 33,295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,962.61 : 40,384.98 = 22,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,962.61/40,384.98 = 22,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,962.61x = 40,384.98 × 22,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,962.61x = 897,735,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,735,388.85/26,962.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,295.57

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