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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.62, 35,965.85 and 23,833.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.62, 35,965.85 and 23,833.62 is: 32,705.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.62 : 35,965.85 = 23,833.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.62/35,965.85 = 23,833.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.62x = 35,965.85 × 23,833.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.62x = 857,196,282.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,196,282.71/26,209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,705.41

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