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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.20, 36,884.72 and 23,280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.20, 36,884.72 and 23,280.24 is: 32,012.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.20 : 36,884.72 = 23,280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.20/36,884.72 = 23,280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.20x = 36,884.72 × 23,280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.20x = 858,685,133.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,685,133.93/26,823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,012.78

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