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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,026.73, 40,362.69 and 23,035.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,026.73, 40,362.69 and 23,035.47 is: 34,402.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,026.73 : 40,362.69 = 23,035.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,026.73/40,362.69 = 23,035.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,026.73x = 40,362.69 × 23,035.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,026.73x = 929,773,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,773,534.61/27,026.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,402.00

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