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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,996.16, 37,233.60 and 23,974.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,996.16, 37,233.60 and 23,974.32 is: 33,065.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,996.16 : 37,233.60 = 23,974.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,996.16/37,233.60 = 23,974.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,996.16x = 37,233.60 × 23,974.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,996.16x = 892,650,241.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,650,241.15/26,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,065.82

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