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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.23, 36,445.64 and 23,231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.23, 36,445.64 and 23,231.74 is: 32,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.23 : 36,445.64 = 23,231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.23/36,445.64 = 23,231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.23x = 36,445.64 × 23,231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.23x = 846,695,632.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,695,632.61/26,425.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,041.18

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