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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.12, 35,998.04 and 23,857.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.12, 35,998.04 and 23,857.12 is: 32,737.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.12 : 35,998.04 = 23,857.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.12/35,998.04 = 23,857.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.12x = 35,998.04 × 23,857.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.12x = 858,809,560.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,809,560.04/26,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,737.61

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