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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.87, 39,173.66 and 23,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.87, 39,173.66 and 23,606.06 is: 35,509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.87 : 39,173.66 = 23,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.87/39,173.66 = 23,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.87x = 39,173.66 × 23,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.87x = 924,735,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,735,650.35/26,041.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,509.58

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