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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,341.61, 36,329.11 and 23,717.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,341.61, 36,329.11 and 23,717.21 is: 32,709.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,341.61 : 36,329.11 = 23,717.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,341.61/36,329.11 = 23,717.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,341.61x = 36,329.11 × 23,717.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,341.61x = 861,624,890.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,624,890.04/26,341.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,709.66

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