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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.93, 36,130.59 and 23,792.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.93, 36,130.59 and 23,792.97 is: 32,867.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.93 : 36,130.59 = 23,792.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.93/36,130.59 = 23,792.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.93x = 36,130.59 × 23,792.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.93x = 859,654,043.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,654,043.95/26,154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,867.76

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