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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.20, 38,990.72 and 23,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.20, 38,990.72 and 23,699 is: 35,526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.20 : 38,990.72 = 23,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.20/38,990.72 = 23,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.20x = 38,990.72 × 23,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.20x = 924,041,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,041,073.28/26,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,526.10

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