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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.93, 36,073.08 and 23,466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.93, 36,073.08 and 23,466.02 is: 32,312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.93 : 36,073.08 = 23,466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.93/36,073.08 = 23,466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.93x = 36,073.08 × 23,466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.93x = 846,491,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,491,436.38/26,196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,312.62

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