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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,229.12, 35,992.56 and 23,853.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,229.12, 35,992.56 and 23,853.12 is: 32,732.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,229.12 : 35,992.56 = 23,853.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,229.12/35,992.56 = 23,853.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,229.12x = 35,992.56 × 23,853.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,229.12x = 858,534,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,534,852.79/26,229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,732.13

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