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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,847.42, 40,233.69 and 22,878.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,847.42, 40,233.69 and 22,878.06 is: 34,285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,847.42 : 40,233.69 = 22,878.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,847.42/40,233.69 = 22,878.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,847.42x = 40,233.69 × 22,878.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,847.42x = 920,468,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,468,773.84/26,847.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,285.19

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