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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.06, 37,219.39 and 23,226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.06, 37,219.39 and 23,226.99 is: 32,028.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.06 : 37,219.39 = 23,226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.06/37,219.39 = 23,226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.06x = 37,219.39 × 23,226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.06x = 864,494,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,494,399.34/26,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,028.92

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