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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.39, 36,004.44 and 23,980.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.39, 36,004.44 and 23,980.63 is: 33,147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.39 : 36,004.44 = 23,980.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.39/36,004.44 = 23,980.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.39x = 36,004.44 × 23,980.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.39x = 863,409,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,409,154.00/26,047.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,147.63

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