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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,582.55, 36,673.47 and 23,225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,582.55, 36,673.47 and 23,225.51 is: 32,042.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,582.55 : 36,673.47 = 23,225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,582.55/36,673.47 = 23,225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,582.55x = 36,673.47 × 23,225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,582.55x = 851,759,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,759,860.85/26,582.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,042.07

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