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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,232.12, 35,996.67 and 23,856.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,232.12, 35,996.67 and 23,856.12 is: 32,736.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,232.12 : 35,996.67 = 23,856.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,232.12/35,996.67 = 23,856.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,232.12x = 35,996.67 × 23,856.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,232.12x = 858,740,879.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,740,879.12/26,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,736.24

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