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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,886.94, 37,114.10 and 23,094.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,886.94, 37,114.10 and 23,094.92 is: 31,879.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,886.94 : 37,114.10 = 23,094.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,886.94/37,114.10 = 23,094.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,886.94x = 37,114.10 × 23,094.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,886.94x = 857,147,234.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,147,234.29/26,886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,879.69

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