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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.68, 39,197.04 and 23,838.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.68, 39,197.04 and 23,838.88 is: 35,703.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.68 : 39,197.04 = 23,838.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.68/39,197.04 = 23,838.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.68x = 39,197.04 × 23,838.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.68x = 934,413,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,413,532.92/26,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,703.23

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