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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,145.91, 39,361.13 and 23,820.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,145.91, 39,361.13 and 23,820.86 is: 35,860.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,145.91 : 39,361.13 = 23,820.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,145.91/39,361.13 = 23,820.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,145.91x = 39,361.13 × 23,820.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,145.91x = 937,616,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,616,042.34/26,145.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,860.90

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