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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.61, 36,402.90 and 23,529.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.61, 36,402.90 and 23,529.10 is: 32,485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.61 : 36,402.90 = 23,529.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.61/36,402.90 = 23,529.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.61x = 36,402.90 × 23,529.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.61x = 856,527,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,527,474.39/26,366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,485.31

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