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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.43, 37,028.04 and 23,924.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.43, 37,028.04 and 23,924.57 is: 32,840.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.43 : 37,028.04 = 23,924.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.43/37,028.04 = 23,924.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.43x = 37,028.04 × 23,924.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.43x = 885,879,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,879,660.09/26,975.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,840.24

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