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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.80, 36,418.35 and 23,540.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.80, 36,418.35 and 23,540.31 is: 32,500.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.80 : 36,418.35 = 23,540.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.80/36,418.35 = 23,540.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.80x = 36,418.35 × 23,540.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.80x = 857,299,248.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,299,248.69/26,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,500.79

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