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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,032.05, 35,930.78 and 23,374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,032.05, 35,930.78 and 23,374.83 is: 32,263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,032.05 : 35,930.78 = 23,374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,032.05/35,930.78 = 23,374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,032.05x = 35,930.78 × 23,374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,032.05x = 839,875,757.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,875,757.39/26,032.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,263.14

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