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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.06, 36,230.86 and 23,301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.06, 36,230.86 and 23,301.06 is: 32,201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.06 : 36,230.86 = 23,301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.06/36,230.86 = 23,301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.06x = 36,230.86 × 23,301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.06x = 844,217,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,217,442.71/26,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,201.07

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