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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,429.59, 36,451.96 and 23,407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,429.59, 36,451.96 and 23,407.88 is: 32,284.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,429.59 : 36,451.96 = 23,407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,429.59/36,451.96 = 23,407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,429.59x = 36,451.96 × 23,407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,429.59x = 853,263,105.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,263,105.44/26,429.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,284.39

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