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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,519.28, 36,655.11 and 23,308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,519.28, 36,655.11 and 23,308.50 is: 32,217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,519.28 : 36,655.11 = 23,308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,519.28/36,655.11 = 23,308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,519.28x = 36,655.11 × 23,308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,519.28x = 854,375,631.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,375,631.44/26,519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,217.15

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