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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.08, 37,061.68 and 23,057.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.08, 37,061.68 and 23,057.02 is: 31,827.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.08 : 37,061.68 = 23,057.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.08/37,061.68 = 23,057.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.08x = 37,061.68 × 23,057.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.08x = 854,531,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,531,896.99/26,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,827.23

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