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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.74, 40,352.19 and 23,315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.74, 40,352.19 and 23,315.24 is: 34,879.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.74 : 40,352.19 = 23,315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.74/40,352.19 = 23,315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.74x = 40,352.19 × 23,315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.74x = 940,820,792.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,820,792.61/26,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,879.14

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