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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.59, 36,449.20 and 23,405.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.59, 36,449.20 and 23,405.88 is: 32,281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.59 : 36,449.20 = 23,405.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.59/36,449.20 = 23,405.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.59x = 36,449.20 × 23,405.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.59x = 853,125,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,125,601.30/26,427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,281.63

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