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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.42, 37,034.28 and 23,981.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.42, 37,034.28 and 23,981.58 is: 33,110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.42 : 37,034.28 = 23,981.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.42/37,034.28 = 23,981.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.42x = 37,034.28 × 23,981.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.42x = 888,140,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,140,548.56/26,823.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,110.64

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