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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207.97, 36,203.76 and 23,374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207.97, 36,203.76 and 23,374.44 is: 32,289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207.97 : 36,203.76 = 23,374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207.97/36,203.76 = 23,374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207.97x = 36,203.76 × 23,374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207.97x = 846,242,615.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,242,615.89/26,207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,289.51

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