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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,268.80, 40,903.20 and 22,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,268.80, 40,903.20 and 22,660.80 is: 33,991.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,268.80 : 40,903.20 = 22,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,268.80/40,903.20 = 22,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,268.80x = 40,903.20 × 22,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,268.80x = 926,899,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,899,234.56/27,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,991.20

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