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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.47, 36,379.50 and 23,535.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.47, 36,379.50 and 23,535.09 is: 32,279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.47 : 36,379.50 = 23,535.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.47/36,379.50 = 23,535.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.47x = 36,379.50 × 23,535.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.47x = 856,194,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,194,806.66/26,524.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,279.43

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