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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,307.86, 36,282.21 and 23,440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,307.86, 36,282.21 and 23,440.46 is: 32,327.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,307.86 : 36,282.21 = 23,440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,307.86/36,282.21 = 23,440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,307.86x = 36,282.21 × 23,440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,307.86x = 850,471,692.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,471,692.22/26,307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,327.67

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