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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.72, 36,731.64 and 23,653.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.72, 36,731.64 and 23,653.56 is: 32,655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.72 : 36,731.64 = 23,653.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.72/36,731.64 = 23,653.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.72x = 36,731.64 × 23,653.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.72x = 868,834,050.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,834,050.64/26,605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,655.91

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