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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.59, 37,242.26 and 23,983.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.59, 37,242.26 and 23,983.14 is: 33,110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.59 : 37,242.26 = 23,983.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.59/37,242.26 = 23,983.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.59x = 37,242.26 × 23,983.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.59x = 893,186,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,186,445.18/26,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,110.92

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