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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,037.12, 38,977.92 and 23,911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,037.12, 38,977.92 and 23,911.68 is: 35,796.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,037.12 : 38,977.92 = 23,911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,037.12/38,977.92 = 23,911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,037.12x = 38,977.92 × 23,911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,037.12x = 932,027,550.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,027,550.11/26,037.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,796.11

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