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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,971.62, 40,398.48 and 22,238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,971.62, 40,398.48 and 22,238.46 is: 33,309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,971.62 : 40,398.48 = 22,238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,971.62/40,398.48 = 22,238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,971.62x = 40,398.48 × 22,238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,971.62x = 898,399,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,399,981.54/26,971.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,309.08

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