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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,426.54, 36,447.44 and 23,233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,426.54, 36,447.44 and 23,233.07 is: 32,043.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,426.54 : 36,447.44 = 23,233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,426.54/36,447.44 = 23,233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,426.54x = 36,447.44 × 23,233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,426.54x = 846,785,899.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,785,899.79/26,426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,043.01

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