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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,343.60, 36,331.86 and 23,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,343.60, 36,331.86 and 23,719.20 is: 32,712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,343.60 : 36,331.86 = 23,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,343.60/36,331.86 = 23,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,343.60x = 36,331.86 × 23,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,343.60x = 861,762,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,762,653.71/26,343.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,712.41

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