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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.82, 39,368.52 and 23,825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.82, 39,368.52 and 23,825.76 is: 35,868.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.82 : 39,368.52 = 23,825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.82/39,368.52 = 23,825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.82x = 39,368.52 × 23,825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.82x = 937,984,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,984,909.08/26,150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,868.28

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