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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.56, 36,231.56 and 23,301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.56, 36,231.56 and 23,301.56 is: 32,201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.56 : 36,231.56 = 23,301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.56/36,231.56 = 23,301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.56x = 36,231.56 × 23,301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.56x = 844,251,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,251,571.57/26,217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,201.77

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