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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.93, 39,400.26 and 23,846.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.93, 39,400.26 and 23,846.89 is: 35,900.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.93 : 39,400.26 = 23,846.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.93/39,400.26 = 23,846.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.93x = 39,400.26 × 23,846.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.93x = 939,573,567.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,573,567.69/26,171.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,900.06

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