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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,817.58, 36,877.04 and 23,274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,817.58, 36,877.04 and 23,274.64 is: 32,005.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,817.58 : 36,877.04 = 23,274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,817.58/36,877.04 = 23,274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,817.58x = 36,877.04 × 23,274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,817.58x = 858,299,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,299,679.89/26,817.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,005.12

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