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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.58, 36,879.78 and 23,276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.58, 36,879.78 and 23,276.64 is: 32,007.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.58 : 36,879.78 = 23,276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.58/36,879.78 = 23,276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.58x = 36,879.78 × 23,276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.58x = 858,437,362.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,437,362.34/26,819.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,007.86

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