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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,166.32, 39,423.96 and 23,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,166.32, 39,423.96 and 23,670.40 is: 35,663.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,166.32 : 39,423.96 = 23,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,166.32/39,423.96 = 23,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,166.32x = 39,423.96 × 23,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,166.32x = 933,180,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,180,902.78/26,166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,663.44

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