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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,794.74, 40,219.14 and 23,695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,794.74, 40,219.14 and 23,695.14 is: 35,566.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794.74 : 40,219.14 = 23,695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794.74/40,219.14 = 23,695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794.74x = 40,219.14 × 23,695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794.74x = 952,998,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,998,152.98/26,794.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,566.61

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