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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,868.48, 37,065.60 and 23,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,868.48, 37,065.60 and 23,136 is: 31,916.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,868.48 : 37,065.60 = 23,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,868.48/37,065.60 = 23,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,868.48x = 37,065.60 × 23,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,868.48x = 857,549,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,549,721.60/26,868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,916.57

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