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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,380.05, 36,421.46 and 23,542.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,380.05, 36,421.46 and 23,542.56 is: 32,503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,380.05 : 36,421.46 = 23,542.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,380.05/36,421.46 = 23,542.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,380.05x = 36,421.46 × 23,542.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,380.05x = 857,454,289.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,454,289.62/26,380.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,503.89

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