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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,101.26, 35,993.52 and 23,221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,101.26, 35,993.52 and 23,221.08 is: 32,021.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,101.26 : 35,993.52 = 23,221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,101.26/35,993.52 = 23,221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,101.26x = 35,993.52 × 23,221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,101.26x = 835,808,407.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,808,407.40/26,101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,021.76

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