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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.40, 39,305.10 and 23,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.40, 39,305.10 and 23,611.40 is: 35,417.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.40 : 39,305.10 = 23,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.40/39,305.10 = 23,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.40x = 39,305.10 × 23,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.40x = 928,048,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,048,438.14/26,203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,417.10

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