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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.98, 36,955.35 and 23,438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.98, 36,955.35 and 23,438.94 is: 32,294.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.98 : 36,955.35 = 23,438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.98/36,955.35 = 23,438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.98x = 36,955.35 × 23,438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.98x = 866,194,231.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,194,231.33/26,821.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,294.19

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