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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,131.08, 39,370.94 and 23,635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,131.08, 39,370.94 and 23,635.14 is: 35,610.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,131.08 : 39,370.94 = 23,635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,131.08/39,370.94 = 23,635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,131.08x = 39,370.94 × 23,635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,131.08x = 930,537,678.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,537,678.83/26,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,610.38

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