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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,871.97, 36,985.44 and 23,664.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,871.97, 36,985.44 and 23,664.27 is: 32,570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,871.97 : 36,985.44 = 23,664.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,871.97/36,985.44 = 23,664.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,871.97x = 36,985.44 × 23,664.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,871.97x = 875,233,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,233,438.23/26,871.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,570.50

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