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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.68, 36,416.79 and 23,539.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.68, 36,416.79 and 23,539.19 is: 32,499.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.68 : 36,416.79 = 23,539.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.68/36,416.79 = 23,539.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.68x = 36,416.79 × 23,539.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.68x = 857,221,556.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,221,556.92/26,376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,499.23

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