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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.64, 40,431.75 and 23,007.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.64, 40,431.75 and 23,007.11 is: 34,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.64 : 40,431.75 = 23,007.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.64/40,431.75 = 23,007.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.64x = 40,431.75 × 23,007.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.64x = 930,217,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,217,719.74/26,930.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,541.24

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