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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.21, 39,369.10 and 23,826.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.21, 39,369.10 and 23,826.15 is: 35,868.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.21 : 39,369.10 = 23,826.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.21/39,369.10 = 23,826.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.21x = 39,369.10 × 23,826.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.21x = 938,014,081.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,014,081.97/26,151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,868.86

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