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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.07, 39,368.90 and 23,826.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.07, 39,368.90 and 23,826.01 is: 35,868.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.07 : 39,368.90 = 23,826.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.07/39,368.90 = 23,826.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.07x = 39,368.90 × 23,826.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.07x = 938,003,685.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,003,685.96/26,151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,868.65

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