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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,178.36, 39,252.72 and 23,946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,178.36, 39,252.72 and 23,946.72 is: 35,906.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,178.36 : 39,252.72 = 23,946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,178.36/39,252.72 = 23,946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,178.36x = 39,252.72 × 23,946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,178.36x = 939,974,077.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,974,077.79/26,178.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,906.53

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