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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.21, 36,444.54 and 23,402.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.21, 36,444.54 and 23,402.51 is: 32,276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.21 : 36,444.54 = 23,402.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.21/36,444.54 = 23,402.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.21x = 36,444.54 × 23,402.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.21x = 852,893,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,893,711.80/26,424.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,276.98

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