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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,884.89, 37,003.20 and 23,677.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,884.89, 37,003.20 and 23,677.23 is: 32,588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,884.89 : 37,003.20 = 23,677.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,884.89/37,003.20 = 23,677.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,884.89x = 37,003.20 × 23,677.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,884.89x = 876,133,277.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,133,277.14/26,884.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,588.32

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