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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.68, 40,087.14 and 23,632.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.68, 40,087.14 and 23,632.12 is: 35,421.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.68 : 40,087.14 = 23,632.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.68/40,087.14 = 23,632.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.68x = 40,087.14 × 23,632.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.68x = 947,344,102.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,344,102.94/26,744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,421.78

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