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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,028.30, 35,979.59 and 23,223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,028.30, 35,979.59 and 23,223.47 is: 32,102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,028.30 : 35,979.59 = 23,223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,028.30/35,979.59 = 23,223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,028.30x = 35,979.59 × 23,223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,028.30x = 835,570,902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,570,902.81/26,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,102.40

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