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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,333.94, 36,147.39 and 23,282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,333.94, 36,147.39 and 23,282.94 is: 31,959.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,333.94 : 36,147.39 = 23,282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,333.94/36,147.39 = 23,282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,333.94x = 36,147.39 × 23,282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,333.94x = 841,617,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,617,512.53/26,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,959.42

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