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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.76, 39,251.52 and 23,944.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.76, 39,251.52 and 23,944.95 is: 35,928.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.76 : 39,251.52 = 23,944.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.76/39,251.52 = 23,944.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.76x = 39,251.52 × 23,944.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.76x = 939,875,683.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,875,683.82/26,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,928.30

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