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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,522.83, 36,377.26 and 23,533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,522.83, 36,377.26 and 23,533.48 is: 32,277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,522.83 : 36,377.26 = 23,533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,522.83/36,377.26 = 23,533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,522.83x = 36,377.26 × 23,533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,522.83x = 856,083,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,083,520.66/26,522.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,277.23

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