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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,215.05, 36,168.87 and 23,689.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,215.05, 36,168.87 and 23,689.05 is: 32,683.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,215.05 : 36,168.87 = 23,689.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,215.05/36,168.87 = 23,689.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,215.05x = 36,168.87 × 23,689.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,215.05x = 856,806,169.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,806,169.87/26,215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,683.75

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