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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,756.79, 36,841.94 and 23,767.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,756.79, 36,841.94 and 23,767.43 is: 32,725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,756.79 : 36,841.94 = 23,767.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,756.79/36,841.94 = 23,767.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,756.79x = 36,841.94 × 23,767.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,756.79x = 875,637,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,637,926.97/26,756.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,725.82

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