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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,028.55, 35,979.93 and 23,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,028.55, 35,979.93 and 23,223.72 is: 32,102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,028.55 : 35,979.93 = 23,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,028.55/35,979.93 = 23,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,028.55x = 35,979.93 × 23,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,028.55x = 835,587,819.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,587,819.94/26,028.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,102.74

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