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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,212.62, 35,969.97 and 23,836.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,212.62, 35,969.97 and 23,836.62 is: 32,709.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,212.62 : 35,969.97 = 23,836.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,212.62/35,969.97 = 23,836.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,212.62x = 35,969.97 × 23,836.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,212.62x = 857,402,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,402,506.30/26,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,709.53

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