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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,421.98, 36,441.16 and 23,228.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,421.98, 36,441.16 and 23,228.49 is: 32,036.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,421.98 : 36,441.16 = 23,228.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,421.98/36,441.16 = 23,228.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,421.98x = 36,441.16 × 23,228.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,421.98x = 846,472,994.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,472,994.25/26,421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,036.70

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