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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.93, 39,270.06 and 23,958.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.93, 39,270.06 and 23,958.27 is: 35,923.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.93 : 39,270.06 = 23,958.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.93/39,270.06 = 23,958.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.93x = 39,270.06 × 23,958.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.93x = 940,842,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,842,700.40/26,189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,923.84

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