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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.59, 36,446.44 and 23,403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.59, 36,446.44 and 23,403.88 is: 32,278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.59 : 36,446.44 = 23,403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.59/36,446.44 = 23,403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.59x = 36,446.44 × 23,403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.59x = 852,988,108.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,988,108.19/26,425.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,278.87

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