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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.30, 36,416.28 and 23,538.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.30, 36,416.28 and 23,538.81 is: 32,498.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.30 : 36,416.28 = 23,538.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.30/36,416.28 = 23,538.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.30x = 36,416.28 × 23,538.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.30x = 857,195,895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,195,895.83/26,376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,498.72

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