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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,428.59, 36,450.58 and 23,406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,428.59, 36,450.58 and 23,406.88 is: 32,283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,428.59 : 36,450.58 = 23,406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,428.59/36,450.58 = 23,406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,428.59x = 36,450.58 × 23,406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,428.59x = 853,194,351.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,194,351.99/26,428.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,283.01

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