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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,130.95, 39,370.75 and 23,635.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,130.95, 39,370.75 and 23,635.02 is: 35,610.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,130.95 : 39,370.75 = 23,635.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,130.95/39,370.75 = 23,635.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,130.95x = 39,370.75 × 23,635.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,130.95x = 930,528,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,528,463.67/26,130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,610.20

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