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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,477.55, 39,906.68 and 22,823.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,477.55, 39,906.68 and 22,823.91 is: 34,399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,477.55 : 39,906.68 = 22,823.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,477.55/39,906.68 = 22,823.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,477.55x = 39,906.68 × 22,823.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,477.55x = 910,826,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,826,358.60/26,477.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,399.95

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