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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,779.53, 40,231.71 and 23,042.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,779.53, 40,231.71 and 23,042.91 is: 34,618.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,779.53 : 40,231.71 = 23,042.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,779.53/40,231.71 = 23,042.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,779.53x = 40,231.71 × 23,042.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,779.53x = 927,055,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,055,672.68/26,779.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,618.07

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