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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.59, 36,443.68 and 23,401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.59, 36,443.68 and 23,401.88 is: 32,276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.59 : 36,443.68 = 23,401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.59/36,443.68 = 23,401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.59x = 36,443.68 × 23,401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.59x = 852,850,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,850,746.48/26,423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,276.11

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