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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.58, 37,056.84 and 23,053.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.58, 37,056.84 and 23,053.51 is: 31,822.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.58 : 37,056.84 = 23,053.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.58/37,056.84 = 23,053.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.58x = 37,056.84 × 23,053.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.58x = 854,290,321.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,290,321.05/26,845.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,822.39

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