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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.33, 36,977.63 and 23,422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.33, 36,977.63 and 23,422.82 is: 32,385.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.33 : 36,977.63 = 23,422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.33/36,977.63 = 23,422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.33x = 36,977.63 × 23,422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.33x = 866,120,069.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,120,069.51/26,744.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,385.19

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