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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,307.36, 36,281.52 and 23,439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,307.36, 36,281.52 and 23,439.96 is: 32,326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,307.36 : 36,281.52 = 23,439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,307.36/36,281.52 = 23,439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,307.36x = 36,281.52 × 23,439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,307.36x = 850,437,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,437,377.54/26,307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,326.98

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