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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,852.76, 37,066.79 and 23,060.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,852.76, 37,066.79 and 23,060.70 is: 31,832.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,852.76 : 37,066.79 = 23,060.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,852.76/37,066.79 = 23,060.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,852.76x = 37,066.79 × 23,060.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,852.76x = 854,786,181.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,786,181.80/26,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,832.34

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