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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,223.60, 40,786.80 and 22,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,223.60, 40,786.80 and 22,266.40 is: 33,359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,223.60 : 40,786.80 = 22,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,223.60/40,786.80 = 22,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,223.60x = 40,786.80 × 22,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,223.60x = 908,175,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,175,203.52/27,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,359.85

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