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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,113.70, 39,083.87 and 23,779.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,113.70, 39,083.87 and 23,779.08 is: 35,589.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,113.70 : 39,083.87 = 23,779.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,113.70/39,083.87 = 23,779.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,113.70x = 39,083.87 × 23,779.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,113.70x = 929,378,530.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,378,530.89/26,113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,589.69

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