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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.82, 39,432.24 and 23,675.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.82, 39,432.24 and 23,675.88 is: 35,671.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.82 : 39,432.24 = 23,675.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.82/39,432.24 = 23,675.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.82x = 39,432.24 × 23,675.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.82x = 933,592,982.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,592,982.37/26,171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,671.69

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