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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207.55, 36,158.52 and 23,681.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207.55, 36,158.52 and 23,681.55 is: 32,673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207.55 : 36,158.52 = 23,681.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207.55/36,158.52 = 23,681.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207.55x = 36,158.52 × 23,681.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207.55x = 856,289,799.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,289,799.31/26,207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,673.40

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