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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,459.92, 36,523.47 and 23,657.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,459.92, 36,523.47 and 23,657.39 is: 32,655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,459.92 : 36,523.47 = 23,657.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,459.92/36,523.47 = 23,657.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,459.92x = 36,523.47 × 23,657.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,459.92x = 864,049,973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,049,973.94/26,459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,655.05

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