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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,371.79, 36,410.06 and 23,534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,371.79, 36,410.06 and 23,534.30 is: 32,492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,371.79 : 36,410.06 = 23,534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,371.79/36,410.06 = 23,534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,371.79x = 36,410.06 × 23,534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,371.79x = 856,885,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,885,087.73/26,371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,492.48

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