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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,759.70, 36,946.46 and 23,917.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,759.70, 36,946.46 and 23,917.95 is: 33,022.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,759.70 : 36,946.46 = 23,917.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,759.70/36,946.46 = 23,917.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,759.70x = 36,946.46 × 23,917.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,759.70x = 883,683,642.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,683,642.75/26,759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,022.93

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