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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.88, 36,729.72 and 23,603.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.88, 36,729.72 and 23,603.04 is: 32,561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.88 : 36,729.72 = 23,603.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.88/36,729.72 = 23,603.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.88x = 36,729.72 × 23,603.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.88x = 866,933,050.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,933,050.35/26,624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,561.01

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