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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,816.52, 36,875.58 and 23,273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,816.52, 36,875.58 and 23,273.58 is: 32,003.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,816.52 : 36,875.58 = 23,273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,816.52/36,875.58 = 23,273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,816.52x = 36,875.58 × 23,273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,816.52x = 858,226,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,226,761.18/26,816.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,003.66

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