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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,522.58, 36,376.92 and 23,533.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,522.58, 36,376.92 and 23,533.23 is: 32,276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,522.58 : 36,376.92 = 23,533.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,522.58/36,376.92 = 23,533.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,522.58x = 36,376.92 × 23,533.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,522.58x = 856,066,561.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,066,561.47/26,522.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,276.89

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