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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,908.58, 37,111.69 and 23,885.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,908.58, 37,111.69 and 23,885.91 is: 32,942.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,908.58 : 37,111.69 = 23,885.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,908.58/37,111.69 = 23,885.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,908.58x = 37,111.69 × 23,885.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,908.58x = 886,446,487.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,446,487.29/26,908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,942.89

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