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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.98, 36,206.52 and 23,376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.98, 36,206.52 and 23,376.44 is: 32,292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.98 : 36,206.52 = 23,376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.98/36,206.52 = 23,376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.98x = 36,206.52 × 23,376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.98x = 846,379,542.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,379,542.39/26,209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,292.26

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