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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,853.76, 37,068.17 and 23,061.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,853.76, 37,068.17 and 23,061.70 is: 31,833.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,853.76 : 37,068.17 = 23,061.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,853.76/37,068.17 = 23,061.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,853.76x = 37,068.17 × 23,061.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,853.76x = 854,855,016.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,855,016.09/26,853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,833.72

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