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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,375.68, 36,415.41 and 23,538.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,375.68, 36,415.41 and 23,538.18 is: 32,497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,375.68 : 36,415.41 = 23,538.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,375.68/36,415.41 = 23,538.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,375.68x = 36,415.41 × 23,538.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,375.68x = 857,152,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,152,475.35/26,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,497.84

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