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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,858.46, 40,352.69 and 23,709.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,858.46, 40,352.69 and 23,709.18 is: 35,621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,858.46 : 40,352.69 = 23,709.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,858.46/40,352.69 = 23,709.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,858.46x = 40,352.69 × 23,709.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,858.46x = 956,729,190.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,729,190.69/26,858.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,621.15

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