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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,702.70, 39,996.45 and 23,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,702.70, 39,996.45 and 23,246.70 is: 34,819.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,702.70 : 39,996.45 = 23,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,702.70/39,996.45 = 23,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,702.70x = 39,996.45 × 23,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,702.70x = 929,785,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,785,474.22/26,702.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,819.90

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