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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,179.36, 39,254.22 and 23,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,179.36, 39,254.22 and 23,947.72 is: 35,908.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,179.36 : 39,254.22 = 23,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,179.36/39,254.22 = 23,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,179.36x = 39,254.22 × 23,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,179.36x = 940,049,069.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,049,069.38/26,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,908.02

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