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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.86, 35,981.63 and 23,964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.86, 35,981.63 and 23,964.14 is: 33,124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.86 : 35,981.63 = 23,964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.86/35,981.63 = 23,964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.86x = 35,981.63 × 23,964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.86x = 862,268,818.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,268,818.75/26,030.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,124.87

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