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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.32, 36,225.75 and 23,297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.32, 36,225.75 and 23,297.32 is: 32,195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.32 : 36,225.75 = 23,297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.32/36,225.75 = 23,297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.32x = 36,225.75 × 23,297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.32x = 843,962,889.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,962,889.99/26,213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,195.96

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