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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.20, 40,465.80 and 22,603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.20, 40,465.80 and 22,603.20 is: 33,904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.20 : 40,465.80 = 22,603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.20/40,465.80 = 22,603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.20x = 40,465.80 × 22,603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.20x = 914,656,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,656,570.56/26,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,904.80

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