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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,216.06, 36,229.48 and 23,300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,216.06, 36,229.48 and 23,300.06 is: 32,199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,216.06 : 36,229.48 = 23,300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,216.06/36,229.48 = 23,300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,216.06x = 36,229.48 × 23,300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,216.06x = 844,148,818.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,148,818.37/26,216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,199.69

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