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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.44, 37,228.89 and 23,399.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.44, 37,228.89 and 23,399.97 is: 32,275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.44 : 37,228.89 = 23,399.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.44/37,228.89 = 23,399.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.44x = 37,228.89 × 23,399.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.44x = 871,154,909.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,154,909.13/26,991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,275.24

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