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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,587.72, 36,706.80 and 23,635.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,587.72, 36,706.80 and 23,635.56 is: 32,631.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,587.72 : 36,706.80 = 23,635.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,587.72/36,706.80 = 23,635.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,587.72x = 36,706.80 × 23,635.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,587.72x = 867,585,773.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,585,773.81/26,587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,631.07

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