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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.20, 40,003.20 and 23,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.20, 40,003.20 and 23,251.20 is: 34,826.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.20 : 40,003.20 = 23,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.20/40,003.20 = 23,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.20x = 40,003.20 × 23,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.20x = 930,122,403.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,122,403.84/26,707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,826.65

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