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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.88, 36,140.52 and 23,449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.88, 36,140.52 and 23,449.36 is: 32,290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.88 : 36,140.52 = 23,449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.88/36,140.52 = 23,449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.88x = 36,140.52 × 23,449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.88x = 847,472,064.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,472,064.07/26,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,290.95

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