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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,897.80, 40,346.70 and 23,981.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,897.80, 40,346.70 and 23,981.80 is: 35,972.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,897.80 : 40,346.70 = 23,981.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,897.80/40,346.70 = 23,981.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,897.80x = 40,346.70 × 23,981.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,897.80x = 967,586,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,586,490.06/26,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,972.70

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