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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,523.09, 36,377.61 and 23,533.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,523.09, 36,377.61 and 23,533.74 is: 32,277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,523.09 : 36,377.61 = 23,533.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,523.09/36,377.61 = 23,533.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,523.09x = 36,377.61 × 23,533.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,523.09x = 856,100,916.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,100,916.00/26,523.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,277.58

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