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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.31, 36,185.13 and 23,759.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.31, 36,185.13 and 23,759.93 is: 32,708.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.31 : 36,185.13 = 23,759.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.31/36,185.13 = 23,759.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.31x = 36,185.13 × 23,759.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.31x = 859,756,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,756,246.30/26,285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,708.62

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