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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.67, 36,448.99 and 23,234.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.67, 36,448.99 and 23,234.21 is: 32,044.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.67 : 36,448.99 = 23,234.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.67/36,448.99 = 23,234.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.67x = 36,448.99 × 23,234.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.67x = 846,863,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,863,384.30/26,427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,044.58

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