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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,974.69, 37,241.04 and 23,982.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,974.69, 37,241.04 and 23,982.25 is: 33,109.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974.69 : 37,241.04 = 23,982.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974.69/37,241.04 = 23,982.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974.69x = 37,241.04 × 23,982.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974.69x = 893,123,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,123,928.37/26,974.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,109.70

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