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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,765.59, 36,901.52 and 23,028.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,765.59, 36,901.52 and 23,028.91 is: 31,749.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,765.59 : 36,901.52 = 23,028.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,765.59/36,901.52 = 23,028.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,765.59x = 36,901.52 × 23,028.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,765.59x = 849,801,791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,801,791.44/26,765.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,749.79

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