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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,768.98, 36,959.24 and 23,927.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,768.98, 36,959.24 and 23,927.25 is: 33,035.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,768.98 : 36,959.24 = 23,927.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,768.98/36,959.24 = 23,927.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,768.98x = 36,959.24 × 23,927.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,768.98x = 884,332,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,332,831.22/26,768.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,035.73

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