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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,913.81, 40,327.66 and 22,952.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,913.81, 40,327.66 and 22,952.61 is: 34,392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,913.81 : 40,327.66 = 22,952.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,913.81/40,327.66 = 22,952.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,913.81x = 40,327.66 × 22,952.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,913.81x = 925,624,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,624,974.61/26,913.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,392.19

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