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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,996.40, 40,494.60 and 22,622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,996.40, 40,494.60 and 22,622.40 is: 33,933.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,996.40 : 40,494.60 = 22,622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,996.40/40,494.60 = 22,622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,996.40x = 40,494.60 × 22,622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,996.40x = 916,085,039.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,085,039.04/26,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,933.60

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