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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.39, 36,003.06 and 23,979.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.39, 36,003.06 and 23,979.63 is: 33,146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.39 : 36,003.06 = 23,979.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.39/36,003.06 = 23,979.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.39x = 36,003.06 × 23,979.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.39x = 863,340,057.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,340,057.67/26,046.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,146.25

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