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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.60, 40,450.80 and 22,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.60, 40,450.80 and 22,042.40 is: 33,023.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.60 : 40,450.80 = 22,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.60/40,450.80 = 22,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.60x = 40,450.80 × 22,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.60x = 891,632,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,632,713.92/26,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,023.92

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