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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.73, 36,446.33 and 23,232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.73, 36,446.33 and 23,232.24 is: 32,041.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.73 : 36,446.33 = 23,232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.73/36,446.33 = 23,232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.73x = 36,446.33 × 23,232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.73x = 846,729,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,729,885.68/26,425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,041.87

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