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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,818.44, 36,878.20 and 23,275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,818.44, 36,878.20 and 23,275.50 is: 32,006.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,818.44 : 36,878.20 = 23,275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,818.44/36,878.20 = 23,275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,818.44x = 36,878.20 × 23,275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,818.44x = 858,358,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,358,544.10/26,818.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,006.28

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