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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.32, 39,369.26 and 23,826.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.32, 39,369.26 and 23,826.26 is: 35,869.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.32 : 39,369.26 = 23,826.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.32/39,369.26 = 23,826.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.32x = 39,369.26 × 23,826.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.32x = 938,022,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,022,224.77/26,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,869.02

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