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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,894.80, 40,265.40 and 23,822.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,894.80, 40,265.40 and 23,822.80 is: 35,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,894.80 : 40,265.40 = 23,822.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,894.80/40,265.40 = 23,822.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,894.80x = 40,265.40 × 23,822.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,894.80x = 959,234,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,234,571.12/26,894.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,666.17

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