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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.98, 36,445.30 and 23,231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.98, 36,445.30 and 23,231.48 is: 32,040.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.98 : 36,445.30 = 23,231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.98/36,445.30 = 23,231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.98x = 36,445.30 × 23,231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.98x = 846,678,291.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,678,291.08/26,424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,040.84

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