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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,178.04, 39,441.76 and 23,682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,178.04, 39,441.76 and 23,682.16 is: 35,681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,178.04 : 39,441.76 = 23,682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,178.04/39,441.76 = 23,682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,178.04x = 39,441.76 × 23,682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,178.04x = 934,066,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,066,071.00/26,178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,681.28

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