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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.73, 36,444.95 and 23,231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.73, 36,444.95 and 23,231.24 is: 32,040.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.73 : 36,444.95 = 23,231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.73/36,444.95 = 23,231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.73x = 36,444.95 × 23,231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.73x = 846,661,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,661,380.24/26,424.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,040.49

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