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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,123.94, 35,969.09 and 23,054.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,123.94, 35,969.09 and 23,054.65 is: 31,743.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,123.94 : 35,969.09 = 23,054.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,123.94/35,969.09 = 23,054.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,123.94x = 35,969.09 × 23,054.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,123.94x = 829,254,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,254,575.57/26,123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,743.09

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