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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,507.97, 36,568.81 and 23,486.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,507.97, 36,568.81 and 23,486.18 is: 32,400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,507.97 : 36,568.81 = 23,486.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,507.97/36,568.81 = 23,486.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,507.97x = 36,568.81 × 23,486.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,507.97x = 858,861,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,861,508.82/26,507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,400.12

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