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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.84, 39,122.42 and 23,853.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.84, 39,122.42 and 23,853.95 is: 35,824.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.84 : 39,122.42 = 23,853.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.84/39,122.42 = 23,853.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.84x = 39,122.42 × 23,853.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.84x = 933,223,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,223,935.68/26,049.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,824.56

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