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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.68, 35,977.35 and 23,221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.68, 35,977.35 and 23,221.85 is: 32,100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.68 : 35,977.35 = 23,221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.68/35,977.35 = 23,221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.68x = 35,977.35 × 23,221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.68x = 835,460,445.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,460,445.21/26,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,100.15

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