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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.22, 36,711.63 and 23,639.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.22, 36,711.63 and 23,639.04 is: 32,635.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.22 : 36,711.63 = 23,639.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.22/36,711.63 = 23,639.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.22x = 36,711.63 × 23,639.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.22x = 867,827,690.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,827,690.04/26,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,635.87

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