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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.65, 40,382.33 and 23,335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.65, 40,382.33 and 23,335.28 is: 34,909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.65 : 40,382.33 = 23,335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.65/40,382.33 = 23,335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.65x = 40,382.33 × 23,335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.65x = 942,332,977.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,332,977.60/26,993.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,909.43

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