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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.70, 39,014.55 and 23,385.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.70, 39,014.55 and 23,385.30 is: 35,077.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.70 : 39,014.55 = 23,385.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.70/39,014.55 = 23,385.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.70x = 39,014.55 × 23,385.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.70x = 912,366,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,366,956.12/26,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,077.95

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