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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.41, 39,101.46 and 23,790.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.41, 39,101.46 and 23,790.78 is: 35,607.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.41 : 39,101.46 = 23,790.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.41/39,101.46 = 23,790.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.41x = 39,101.46 × 23,790.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.41x = 930,254,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,254,232.54/26,125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,607.26

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