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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.05, 36,160.59 and 23,683.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.05, 36,160.59 and 23,683.05 is: 32,675.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.05 : 36,160.59 = 23,683.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.05/36,160.59 = 23,683.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.05x = 36,160.59 × 23,683.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.05x = 856,393,061.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,393,061.00/26,209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,675.47

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