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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.65, 40,380.83 and 23,334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.65, 40,380.83 and 23,334.28 is: 34,907.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.65 : 40,380.83 = 23,334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.65/40,380.83 = 23,334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.65x = 40,380.83 × 23,334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.65x = 942,257,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,257,593.85/26,992.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,907.93

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