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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,761.70, 36,949.22 and 23,919.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,761.70, 36,949.22 and 23,919.96 is: 33,025.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,761.70 : 36,949.22 = 23,919.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,761.70/36,949.22 = 23,919.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,761.70x = 36,949.22 × 23,919.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,761.70x = 883,823,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,823,864.43/26,761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,025.70

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