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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.46, 39,083.04 and 23,386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.46, 39,083.04 and 23,386.86 is: 34,900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.46 : 39,083.04 = 23,386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.46/39,083.04 = 23,386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.46x = 39,083.04 × 23,386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.46x = 914,029,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,029,584.85/26,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,900.67

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