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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,901.36, 37,101.77 and 23,878.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,901.36, 37,101.77 and 23,878.69 is: 32,932.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,901.36 : 37,101.77 = 23,878.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,901.36/37,101.77 = 23,878.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,901.36x = 37,101.77 × 23,878.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,901.36x = 885,941,541.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,941,541.68/26,901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,932.96

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