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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,875.98, 37,075.95 and 23,143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,875.98, 37,075.95 and 23,143.50 is: 31,926.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,875.98 : 37,075.95 = 23,143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,875.98/37,075.95 = 23,143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,875.98x = 37,075.95 × 23,143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,875.98x = 858,067,248.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,067,248.83/26,875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,926.92

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