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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,121.69, 35,965.99 and 23,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,121.69, 35,965.99 and 23,052.40 is: 31,740.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,121.69 : 35,965.99 = 23,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,121.69/35,965.99 = 23,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,121.69x = 35,965.99 × 23,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,121.69x = 829,102,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,102,326.78/26,121.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,740.00

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