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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,899.80, 40,356.90 and 23,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,899.80, 40,356.90 and 23,998.20 is: 36,003.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,899.80 : 40,356.90 = 23,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,899.80/40,356.90 = 23,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,899.80x = 40,356.90 × 23,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,899.80x = 968,492,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,492,957.58/26,899.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,003.72

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