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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,998.96, 40,303.13 and 23,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,998.96, 40,303.13 and 23,324.80 is: 34,818.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,998.96 : 40,303.13 = 23,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,998.96/40,303.13 = 23,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,998.96x = 40,303.13 × 23,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,998.96x = 940,062,446.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,062,446.62/26,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,818.47

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