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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.65, 40,379.34 and 23,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.65, 40,379.34 and 23,333.28 is: 34,906.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.65 : 40,379.34 = 23,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.65/40,379.34 = 23,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.65x = 40,379.34 × 23,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.65x = 942,182,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,182,412.77/26,991.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,906.44

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