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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,832.67, 40,211.56 and 22,863.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,832.67, 40,211.56 and 22,863.31 is: 34,263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,832.67 : 40,211.56 = 22,863.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,832.67/40,211.56 = 22,863.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,832.67x = 40,211.56 × 22,863.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,832.67x = 919,369,361.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,369,361.86/26,832.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,263.06

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