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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.65, 40,383.83 and 23,336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.65, 40,383.83 and 23,336.28 is: 34,910.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.65 : 40,383.83 = 23,336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.65/40,383.83 = 23,336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.65x = 40,383.83 × 23,336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.65x = 942,408,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,408,364.35/26,994.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,910.93

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