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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,881.02, 40,203.63 and 23,940.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,881.02, 40,203.63 and 23,940.21 is: 35,805.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,881.02 : 40,203.63 = 23,940.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,881.02/40,203.63 = 23,940.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,881.02x = 40,203.63 × 23,940.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,881.02x = 962,483,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,483,344.96/26,881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,805.31

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