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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.15, 36,812.12 and 23,711.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.15, 36,812.12 and 23,711.43 is: 32,735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.15 : 36,812.12 = 23,711.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.15/36,812.12 = 23,711.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.15x = 36,812.12 × 23,711.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.15x = 872,867,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,867,887.97/26,664.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,735.64

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