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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,169.23, 38,976.74 and 26,041.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,169.23, 38,976.74 and 26,041.79 is: 38,786.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,169.23 : 38,976.74 = 26,041.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,169.23/38,976.74 = 26,041.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,169.23x = 38,976.74 × 26,041.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,169.23x = 1,015,023,752.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,023,752.87/26,169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,786.92

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