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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,686.32, 36,711.86 and 23,074.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,686.32, 36,711.86 and 23,074.32 is: 31,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,686.32 : 36,711.86 = 23,074.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,686.32/36,711.86 = 23,074.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,686.32x = 36,711.86 × 23,074.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,686.32x = 847,101,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,101,205.44/26,686.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,742.90

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