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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,854.70, 40,233.45 and 22,966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,854.70, 40,233.45 and 22,966.70 is: 34,408.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,854.70 : 40,233.45 = 22,966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,854.70/40,233.45 = 22,966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,854.70x = 40,233.45 × 22,966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,854.70x = 924,029,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,029,576.12/26,854.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,408.49

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