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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.74, 40,347.69 and 23,312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.74, 40,347.69 and 23,312.24 is: 34,874.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.74 : 40,347.69 = 23,312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.74/40,347.69 = 23,312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.74x = 40,347.69 × 23,312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.74x = 940,594,830.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,594,830.99/26,970.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,874.65

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