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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,875.48, 37,075.26 and 23,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,875.48, 37,075.26 and 23,143 is: 31,926.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,875.48 : 37,075.26 = 23,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,875.48/37,075.26 = 23,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,875.48x = 37,075.26 × 23,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,875.48x = 858,032,742.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,032,742.18/26,875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,926.23

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