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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,935.61, 37,152.09 and 23,344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,935.61, 37,152.09 and 23,344.07 is: 32,198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,935.61 : 37,152.09 = 23,344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,935.61/37,152.09 = 23,344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,935.61x = 37,152.09 × 23,344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,935.61x = 867,280,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,280,803.85/26,935.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,198.30

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