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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,870.97, 36,984.06 and 23,663.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,870.97, 36,984.06 and 23,663.27 is: 32,569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,870.97 : 36,984.06 = 23,663.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,870.97/36,984.06 = 23,663.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,870.97x = 36,984.06 × 23,663.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,870.97x = 875,163,612.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,163,612.56/26,870.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,569.11

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