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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,437.79, 36,462.96 and 23,244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,437.79, 36,462.96 and 23,244.30 is: 32,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437.79 : 36,462.96 = 23,244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437.79/36,462.96 = 23,244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437.79x = 36,462.96 × 23,244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437.79x = 847,555,981.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,555,981.13/26,437.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,058.50

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