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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.24, 35,876.52 and 23,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.24, 35,876.52 and 23,490 is: 32,407.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.24 : 35,876.52 = 23,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.24/35,876.52 = 23,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.24x = 35,876.52 × 23,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.24x = 842,739,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,739,454.80/26,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,407.77

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