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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.21, 39,367.60 and 23,825.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.21, 39,367.60 and 23,825.15 is: 35,867.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.21 : 39,367.60 = 23,825.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.21/39,367.60 = 23,825.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.21x = 39,367.60 × 23,825.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.21x = 937,938,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,938,866.37/26,150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,867.36

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